Apple Foldable A Reality? Clamshell iPhone Prototypes Said To Be In The Works (Image Credit: Forbes)

Apple foldables could soon be a reality, as the Cupertino giant is said to have at least two active prototypes marked by clamshell-type folding action. (Image Credit: Notebookcheck)

As per The Information, a person with direct knowledge said Apple is devising prototypes of at least two iPhone models that can fold up like a clamshell (widthwise). (Image Credit: YugaTech)

Notably, this is just a prototype. The project's fate hinges on whether the final product aligns with Apple's stringent design standards. (Image Credit: WCCFTech)

Around 2020, Apple purportedly shifted focus towards an inward-folding iPad akin to the size of an iPad mini, temporarily sidelining the foldable iPhone initiative. (Image Source: Patently Apple)

Efforts are underway to mitigate the crease that inevitably manifests in the middle of the display after repeated folding. (Image Credit: Instagram/@conceptsiphone)

Apple's design team reportedly is creating a device thinner than current iPhone models when folded shut, while also contemplating outward-facing screens for enhanced usability.

Yet, practical considerations surrounding components like batteries and displays present formidable hurdles for engineers striving to realise these objectives.

Despite these endeavours, the resolution of key technical challenges remains uncertain. (Image Source: Business Today)

For consumers eagerly anticipating a foldable iPhone, it's advisable to temper expectations. Apple might release it in 2025 or it can even push back this timeline. (Image Source: News9Live)