Why Apple Rejected a Clamshell-Style Foldable iPhone

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By Juli CloverMar 10, 2026, 8:06 pm256 ptsTop
Apple considered but abandoned plans for a flip-style foldable iPhone because it didn't create compelling new use cases, according to Weibo leaker Instant Digital. Apple reportedly felt that it was an "unnecessary" design because the biggest selling point would have been its smaller size when folded. The split…

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