Disappointment for Apple when it comes to folding iPhone

Apple's loyal followers will have the chance to experience the first foldable iPhone next year, according to a report from Bloomberg and expert Ming-chi Kuo.

Despite Apple being about seven years behind its competitors, excitement for the foldable iPhone is still high. This is especially important given that Apple has overcome the crease issue on the screen, giving it a nearly seamless flat appearance. Furthermore, Apple has also improved the hinge mechanism - one of the biggest weaknesses of foldable smartphones - to reduce opening problems and repair costs.

The clamshell folding iPhone will have a more attractive price

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The problem is that the foldable iPhone is expected to cost more than $2,000, while products like the Galaxy Z Flip and Moto Razr have built a solid user base at more affordable prices. However, Apple doesn't seem interested in this low-cost segment.

Opportunity is being missed by Apple

Not experimenting with a clamshell foldable phone could be a huge miss for Apple, especially given its strengths in software development. Apple is known for its meticulous design and ability to optimize the user experience.

If anyone can perfect small-screen interface interactions, it’s Apple. There’s no perfect foldable phone yet, and Apple is really focusing on design consistency to make a better product. The difference between the Android experience on the phone and watchOS on the Apple Watch shows that the company has the ability to deliver a smoother user experience.

Many clamshell folding phones have been on the market for a while now.

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With Samsung having launched its first foldable phone in 2019 and making significant strides, Apple needs to catch up quickly. And Chinese rivals like Honor and Oppo are also producing foldable phones with slim designs and advanced features.

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 Air this fall, but it will be a slimmer version with some limitations on battery and camera. To keep up, Apple needs a flip phone that is both innovative in design and affordable, like the Motorola Razr 2025, which costs just $700.

A clamshell-style folding iPhone could inject a burst of innovation into Apple’s product portfolio without raising the price too much. Such a product would not only showcase Apple’s engineering prowess but could also attract consumers at a more affordable price.

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