Apple Is Reportedly Testing a Foldable iPhone With an iPad-Like Interface
Apple is reportedly testing its first foldable iPhone ahead of an expected launch later this year.
According to a report published today, Apple's prototype uses an iPad-like app layout when opened and could bring back Touch ID as part of the device's authentication system.
The foldable iPhone has been the subject of years of speculation, but Apple's apparent testing suggests the company may finally be preparing to enter the rapidly growing foldable-phone market.
Samsung, Google and several Chinese manufacturers have already spent years developing foldable smartphones.
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Apple entering the foldable market could significantly change the competition.
The company won't just be competing on hardware. It will also have to convince users that a foldable iPhone provides a meaningful advantage over conventional iPhones.
An iPhone that opens into a larger, iPad-like workspace could be particularly attractive to people who use their phones for productivity, gaming and multitasking.
