Although foldable smartphones have gained popularity over the years, Apple still has many doubts about the idea. In fact, the latest rumors about foldable iPhone They say the product line has been discontinued by the company.

Is Apple unable to create a foldable smartphone? All indications are that it is capable, but there is one aspect that the company would not like: durability, or at least certain questionable aspects, such as wrinkles that appear on folding screens. The Cupertino giant is rumored to have developed two foldable iPhone prototypes with a design reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, but things like wrinkles on the foldable screens and/or their poor durability could have motivated the decision. cancellation of said device.

It is important to pay attention This cancellation does not represent a definitive end to the concept, but rather Apple would put it on hold until technological evolution fixes the aspects it clearly doesn’t like. This is where the company’s high quality standards would come into play, which are very important to maintain its brand image and reputation. In other words: a foldable iPhone with poor durability in any of its aspects would damage Apple’s reputation.

These latest rumors dovetail with some that surfaced in late 2023, which suggested that a foldable iPhone or iPad of the same style wouldn’t launch during 2024. That this idea is being developed by Apple is something that is known. Thanks to patent applications that have become public, the Cupertino giant has apparently collaborated with both Samsung and LG on screen technology to implement in its foldable devices.

BGR Media says that Apple decided to end development of the foldable iPhone after several days of rigorous testing and concluded that foldable screens do not have the required durability implement them in your devices. As we’ve said before, this doesn’t mark the definitive end of the concept, but given how the company spends its money, it makes sense that it won’t make this move until it’s absolutely certain of a minimum lifespan offering.

Apple is lucky to have quite its own niche in the market, which is not seriously threatened by anyone, not even Android. This allows it to compete largely on its own terms and without the need to urgently follow market trends.