Apple is persistently developing foldable iPhones and iPads.

According to 9to5Mac , Apple is still sticking with the foldable iPhone design. The company has been researching foldable iPhones since 2018 and currently has at least two working prototypes of clamshell folding models.

The new foldable iPhone is described as being in its early stages of development, so the device won't be available to the public anytime soon. The report also states that Apple has encountered challenges with the foldable iPhone project and is developing a larger foldable iPad.

Apple is still working on its project to release foldable screen devices.

The report claims Apple's design team wanted to create a device that was half the thickness of current iPhone models, so that when folded, the phone wouldn't be too thick. They also explored adding an outward-facing display for use when the iPhone was folded. However, the realities of components like the battery and display made it difficult for the engineering team to achieve these ambitious goals.

The Information reports that Apple paused its foldable iPhone project in 2020 and instead focused on a horizontally folding iPad, similar in size to an iPad mini, with a screen size of around 8 inches. Compared to phones, foldable iPads have less stringent durability requirements and can also be thicker.

Apple is reportedly researching ways to minimize the crease that appears in the middle of the screen after repeated folding. The company wants the device to be completely flat, allowing users to interact with the screen using accessories like the Apple Pencil.

It's unclear whether Apple has successfully resolved these issues yet. But at least for the iPhone 16 and 17, Apple won't be releasing a foldable iPhone. A few years ago, Apple was reportedly planning a foldable iPhone for 2025, but that schedule appears to have been delayed.

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