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Apple is reportedly developing what industry experts describe as the most substantial design shift in the history of its smartphone lineup
According to the latest "Power On" newsletter released today, 30 March, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests that the upcoming foldable iPhone will represent a more dramatic evolution than even the iPhone 4, iPhone 6, or the bezel-less iPhone X.
While those previous models redefined the device's aesthetic and functionality, this new foldable entry introduces an entirely different form factor to the Apple ecosystem.
Here are four key insights regarding the highly anticipated foldable from Apple:
1. The device is expected to adopt a book-style folding mechanism, closely mirroring the design language of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which launched in Malaysia last year
According to preliminary reports, the foldable iPhone will feature a massive 7.7-inch internal display alongside a 5.3-inch external cover screen.
While early rumours suggested a completely seamless internal panel, Apple is reportedly using specialised technology that significantly reduces the visibility of the hinge crease without removing it entirely.
This large inner canvas is designed to provide users with an immersive environment for high-end gaming, video consumption, and professional multitasking.
2. To complement the hardware, the upcoming iOS 27 is expected to be heavily optimised for this foldable architecture
The software will likely introduce iPad-like features to the iPhone for the first time, such as the ability to run multiple applications side-by-side. This shift in software strategy underscores Apple's intent to position the foldable model as a hybrid productivity tool that bridges the gap between its flagship handsets and the iPad Mini.
Hardware specifications provided by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggest a departure from some traditional flagship features.
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Image via Czapp Árpád/Pexels3. The foldable iPhone is expected to house a dual rear camera system and a single front-facing camera
Interestingly, the device may eschew Face ID in favour of a Touch ID sensor integrated into the power button — a decision likely influenced by the device's ultra-thin profile when unfolded.
This hardware configuration is expected to run on the 2nm A20 chip, which is also slated to power the standard iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max later this year.
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Image via Ali Revango/Pexels4. Malaysian consumers should prepare for a premium price point that reflects the cutting-edge nature of the technology
In the United States, the foldable iPhone is estimated to start at or above USD1,999 (RM8,028) based on current exchange rates. This puts it at a higher entry price than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which debuted locally starting at RM7,799.
While Apple is anticipated to unveil the device in September 2026 alongside the rest of the iPhone 18 series, analysts Tim Long and Mark Gurman have cautioned that the foldable model might ship slightly later than its Pro counterparts.
The launch marks a pivotal moment for the smartphone industry as Apple finally enters the foldable market to compete directly with established players like Samsung and HUAWEI
As the September launch window approaches, more details regarding local availability and official Malaysian pricing are expected to surface.
For now, the "iPhone Fold" stands as the most anticipated technological milestone for Apple in a decade, potentially altering the way users interact with their mobile devices.
