The 'iPhone Fold unboxing' going viral ahead of Apple ‘Surprise and Shine’ event
A viral YouTube video from Unbox Therapy showcases a functional-looking mock-up of an alleged foldable iPhone. The device features a book-style design with a large internal display and a smaller cover screen, though details regarding the hinge and crease remain unconfirmed.
Why it matters
As Apple is a market leader, any move into the foldable smartphone segment would significantly impact the competitive landscape of the mobile hardware industry.
An alleged iPhone Fold mock-up is going viral online just days before Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone. The functional-looking prototype was shown by Canadian YouTube channel Unbox Therapy, giving viewers an early look at what Apple’s upcoming foldable phone could look like. The video, which has crossed 1.9 million views, features an alleged Chinese mock-up of the device. Host Lewis Hilsenteger said the quality of recent prototypes coming out of China has been improving, although the device shown in the video is not the final retail product.The alleged iPhone Fold is expected to use a book-style folding design, with a smaller display on the outside and a larger screen that becomes visible when the phone is opened.iPhone Fold unboxing shows book-style designThe prototype shown in the video has a design similar to other large foldable phones already available in the market.
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