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5 rumored Apple iPhone Fold features that have me excited (and frustrated at the same time)

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Zain bin Awais

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The iPhone Fold could come close to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 in terms of thickness.

Apple's first foldable iPhone might bring Touch ID back to iPhones.

It is rumored to sport a smaller display than the iPhone 16.

Apple is reportedly set to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone in 2026. Ahead of the big iPhone 17 launch, more details about the long-rumored iPhone Fold have emerged. It is said to be a book-style foldable like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Also: Apple's iPhone 17 event is right around the corner - here's everything we know so far

While rival companies have been making such phones for a few years now, the Apple iPhone Fold will debut in a more mature market. I expect it to be more mature than first-generation Android foldables. However, this also means Apple will be entering a new segment that's more competitive than ever.

Here are the five iPhone Fold features that could make it on par (or even better) than Android folding phones.

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