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Apple's folding iPhone suddenly doesn't sound so 'Ultra'
Apple's rumored folding iPhone, potentially named "iPhone Ultra" and costing around $2,000, might forgo Face ID for Touch ID to achieve a thinner design.
What: Reports from Apple leaker Mark Gurman suggest Apple's anticipated folding iPhone, likely to be called "iPhone Ultra," might ditch Face ID for Touch ID, integrated into the power button like the iPad Air. This compromise aims to achieve a significantly thinner design, possibly too slim for existing Face ID hardware, allowing for a compact device with a large display when folded.
Why it matters: This decision highlights the engineering tradeoffs Apple faces in entering the foldable phone market, prioritizing form factor and portability over an established premium feature, potentially signaling a different design philosophy for its foldable device compared to its existing iPhone lineup.
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