WWDC 2026: Apple is Folding(cupertinolens.com)
234 points by brandonb 2 days ago | 248 comments
tl;dr: Apple's WWDC 2026 sample app—an origami folding tutorial—plus heavy emphasis on resizable layouts and "dynamic range of sizes and aspect ratios" strongly hint at an upcoming foldable iPhone. Developers digging into the iOS 27 beta found new API strings like `foldState`, `angleDegrees`, and a key querying the number of built-in displays. The rumored "iPhone Ultra" is a book-style foldable with a ~7.8-inch inner display, ~$2,000 price, and a September unveiling led by incoming CEO John Ternus, who oversaw its development.
HN Discussion:
  • Apple is just copying Samsung/Android foldables and fans are over-hyping it prematurely
  • Foldables are genuinely the future for mobile superusers and Apple joining is exciting
  • Foldables are a gimmick signaling lack of innovation; R&D should focus on durability and repairability
  • ~Existing foldables have reliability/durability issues that make alternatives like iPad mini + phone preferable
  • A foldable iPhone benefits non-laptop users and could become Apple's default form factor