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The Foldable iPhone's Possible Arrival Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone may be on track for a fall release, according to hidden files that researcher @M1Astra found in the iOS 17 developer beta. This could mean that when Apple unveils its newest hardware in September, we might finally see its take on the foldable. iOS 17 Code Hints at Foldable Functionality Even though Apple has no foldable phones yet, the iOS 17 code includes references to 'foldState,' 'mechanicalAngleDegrees,' 'angleDegrees,' and 'MGGetLogicalDeviceDisplayCount.' This suggests that the software can interpret if the phone is folded out, to what degree it's been opened, and how many displays the device is using. The Data Analysis Apple's iPhone Air is 5.6 millimeters deep. A possible foldable device with two iPhone Air screens would be about 11.2 millimeters deep. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 is one of the thinnest foldables on the market. The Impact Analysis While Samsung and Huawei (which is banned in the U.S.) have been making foldable phones for over five years, Apple's first attempt will have high expectations to meet. For consumers, the thickness of foldable devices is important — the allure of a second screen may not be as compelling as the ease of sliding a phone into the pocket of your jeans. The Prediction Apple's progress in condensing the iPhone to as small a device as possible could make its foldable iPhone a competitive player in the market. If Apple can deliver a thin and user-friendly foldable device, it could potentially disrupt the market and set a new standard for foldable phones.