Apple Kills the iPhone Flip: Why the Clamshell Foldable Was Just “Unnecessary”

New reports claim Apple has abandoned the clamshell iPhone Flip. Discover why Apple deemed the design "unnecessary" in 2026.
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Behind Apple's decision to 'end the game' with the clamshell iPhone.

Apple argues that developing a clamshell-style foldable iPhone would entail too many hardware trade-offs. But is that reason ...
Time

Clamshell! The Story of the Greatest Computing Form Factor of All Time

How do you tell if a new technology product is a brilliant breakthrough? Listening to its creators doesn’t work: Tech companies have an annoying tendency to promote everything as a brilliant ...
Android Police

5 reasons why I prefer using a clamshell foldable while traveling

Hamlin has been in the tech field for over seven years. Since 2017, his work has appeared on MakeUseOf, XDA, OSXDaily, Beebom, MashTips, and more. Although he prefers iOS to Android, he still uses a ...
Android

There could be a OnePlus clamshell foldable in the works

Only a handful of smartphone makers have both notebook-style and clamshell foldable phones like Samsung and Huawei. However, companies like OnePlus and Google only have one type. OnePlus is one of ...
Stuff on MSN

Best flip phones in 2026: Top clamshell foldables for every budget

Clamshell-style folding screens have made flip phones cool again – these are the best flip phones on sale, and the ones to ...
Liliputing

AYANEO Flip clamshell handheld gaming PC production paused before all orders had shipped (Updated)

The The AYANEO Flip is a handheld gaming PC with a clamshell design where the lid flips upward to reveal a game controller and either a QWERTY keyboard or a small secondary screen, depending on the ...