Apple continues to test various foldable iPhone prototypes, but release dates for these devices remain uncertain due to a number of technical issues. This is reported by the WCCFTech website.

Prototypes of foldable iPhones are said to have problems with the notch on the screen and the strength of the hinge, which doesn't please Apple, who wants the foldable part of the device to be invisible.

Samsung, the leader in the foldable smartphone market, has already released six generations of foldable devices, but has not yet been able to completely eliminate the visible folds of the screen. The visibility of the fold has decreased, but it is still noticeable in certain lighting and different viewing angles. For Apple, which emphasizes flawless design in its products, such defects are unacceptable.

The foldable smartphone market is still small, so Apple is not suffering significant losses. At the same time, the company is considering entering the foldable laptop market and may introduce a foldable MacBook with an 18.8-inch screen. However, industrial production of this device has been delayed until late 2027 or 2028.

According to Mark Gurman, a reputable insider and Bloomberg reporter, modern foldable smartphones still have a number of software issues. However, he is sure that when Apple releases such a device, it will "change the rules of the game".