Apple may unveil folding iPhone within days
Apple is expected to reveal its first folding iPhone in two days, according to a longtime Apple commentator. The move has split the Apple community: some now say they're excited, while others predict it won’t last long. There’s debate over whether the device will be durable or face early hardware failures, with some doubting it will stick around for more than two years.
- Apple likely to introduce folding iPhone soon
- Commentators divided on long-term appeal
- Durability concerns remain prominent
- Product may be discontinued within two years, some say
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