The latest trend in the smartphone world is foldable phones, with many manufacturers racing to take the lead in this field. However, Apple, the industry leader, has yet to make a move. The company’s silence has sparked curiosity.

Foldable iPhone prototypes are facing a crease issue

In recent years, several reliable sources tracking Apple leaks have indicated that the company is working on a foldable iPhone. Even though multiple release dates have been speculated, these dates have continuously been pushed back. According to the latest reports, foldable iPhones might remain a rumor for a while longer.

One of the biggest issues with foldable smartphones in their early stages was the crease that would quickly form at the fold, creating a wrinkle in the middle of the screen. Companies like Samsung and Huawei have managed to significantly reduce this crease problem in their latest models.

However, it seems that Apple is still struggling with this issue. The company has been largely silent on questions about foldable devices. According to Mark Gurman, a well-known source for Apple news, this silence has a reason. He reports that the current foldable iPhone prototypes are experiencing significant creasing at the fold, and Apple hasn’t yet found a solution.

Meanwhile, Apple may have different plans. Gurman suggests that the company’s next big target is to release foldable MacBook devices with an 18.8-inch display first. Apple aims to gauge the market with these before introducing foldable iPhones. However, a foldable MacBook is not expected to hit the market until 2027, meaning we may have to wait quite a while longer before seeing a foldable iPhone.