Why Apple Needs To Embrace Foldables

Sergio Alberto Romero, Ed.D.
2 min readApr 3, 2024
Photo by Ben Kolde on Unsplash

Apple, known for its design innovation, has been notably absent from the foldable smartphone market. Competitors like Samsung and Motorola have been pushing boundaries with devices like the Galaxy Z Fold and Razr. While foldables are still evolving, it’s time for Apple to join the game. Here’s why:

Potential Innovation

Apple is a driving force in mobile tech. A foldable iPhone could spark significant advances. Imagine a larger screen for productivity and media, stylus support for creative work, and brand-new app experiences designed specifically for the format. With Apple backing a technology there will without a doubt be huge advancements that Google, Microsoft, Lenovo, ASUS and any other manufacturer simply could not do by themselves.

Meeting User Demands

Foldables offer the best of both worlds: a compact phone that unfolds into a tablet-like experience. Consumers increasingly crave this versatility, and Apple risks falling behind if they don’t offer a compelling foldable option. Apple currently has a range of products at their disposal. from Macbooks and iPads to iPhones and Mac Studios, the only problem is a lot of these are starting to converge into single product offerings so Apple will have to pivot eventually if they want to make products in relevant categories in the…

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Sergio Alberto Romero, Ed.D.

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