CUPERTINO, Oct 23 — Tech insiders say Apple may delay the release of its first foldable iPhone until 2035. The company reportedly wants to “rethink its approach to innovation” before entering the foldable market.
According to Bloomberg (bloomberg.com), internal discussions suggest Apple’s main concern is that “folding for the sake of folding” no longer feels groundbreaking. Analysts say the company is searching for a new direction to restore its innovation image.
For years, Apple was seen as a trendsetter. However, industry experts now note that Samsung, Google, and Huawei lead in smartphone experimentation. The foldable iPhone delay only confirms what many already believe — Apple is taking a slower, safer route.
“Apple is now the student, not the teacher,” said Daniel Ives, analyst at Wedbush Securities (wedbush.com). He added that the company is focused more on design perfection than technological risk.
The rumored foldable device has been in testing for nearly a decade. Sources close to Apple say internal prototypes “either fold too easily or not at all.” Engineers continue to seek a model that bends without leaving a visible crease.
Despite this, Apple’s leadership insists that innovation “is not a race.” CEO Tim Cook recently told CNBC (cnbc.com) that the company prefers “lasting impact over first impressions.”
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