Apple is reportedly diving headfirst into the development of a foldable iPhone, according to recent reports.

On [date], IT news outlet BGR, citing domestic IT tipster Lanzuk, reported that Apple has officially commenced development on a double-folding iPhone.

Lanzuk revealed, "It's been confirmed that Apple has entered a formal development process with display manufacturers." This development, he added, could potentially accelerate the timeline for Samsung's upcoming foldable model.

While the exact release date for the foldable iPhone remains undisclosed, IT media The Information previously reported in July that Apple had initiated a project codenamed "V68" focusing on a foldable iPhone, likely adopting a clamshell design similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip series.

The Information also noted that Apple had previously faced challenges in releasing a foldable iPhone due to issues related to its structure and the crease on the foldable screen. However, the recent push towards development suggests that the company may have found solutions to these problems.

In addition to the clamshell-style foldable device, Apple is reportedly working on a foldable tablet approximately the size of an iPad Mini. The first foldable product from Apple is projected to launch in 2026 or 2027.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]