Editor
Jon Hammant — Editor
Jon Hammant is the editor of the iPhone Sites editorial network. He covers Apple's hardware and software roadmap — foldable iPhones, display technology, MacBook design, the iPad lineup, and the broader Apple ecosystem. Software engineer by background.
Find Jon on GitHub · hammant.io.
About iPhone Open
An independent editorial publication dedicated to covering Apple's foldable iPhone journey, from early rumours to eventual reality.
Our Mission
iPhone Open is the dedicated editorial home for everything related to Apple's foldable iPhone. The foldable smartphone market has been evolving rapidly, with Samsung, Google, and others shipping multiple generations of folding devices. Apple's entry into this category is one of the most anticipated product launches in consumer technology, and we believe it deserves focused, expert coverage.
We track every credible rumour, patent filing, supply chain report, and engineering development related to a foldable iPhone. Our coverage spans the full spectrum: from hinge mechanisms and ultra-thin glass durability to software optimisation challenges and accessory ecosystems. Whether Apple announces tomorrow or two years from now, we aim to be the most informed source when it happens.
What We Cover
Hardware Engineering
Hinge design, flexible displays, ultra-thin glass, thermal management, and the structural challenges of foldable devices.
Software & UX
How iOS will adapt to foldable form factors, including multitasking, app scaling, and new interaction paradigms.
Supply Chain Intel
Tracking component suppliers, manufacturing timelines, and production signals that hint at launch readiness.
Market Context
Competitive analysis of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold/Flip, Google Pixel Fold, and how Apple's approach differs.
Our Editorial Approach
iPhone Open is fully independent and not affiliated with Apple or any device manufacturer. Covering a product that has not yet been officially announced requires particular editorial discipline. We clearly distinguish between confirmed information, credible supply chain reports, patent analysis, and speculative forecasting. When we cite a rumour, we assess its source and track record.
We publish new articles daily, each aimed at readers who want substantive analysis rather than clickbait speculation. Our goal is to build a comprehensive, trustworthy knowledge base about the foldable iPhone so that when Apple finally makes its move, our readers will already understand exactly what they are looking at.
Our Network
iPhone Open is part of a network of independent editorial sites covering the Apple ecosystem. Our sister sites offer deep coverage of iPhone industrial design, display technology, upgrade and trade-in analysis, Android-to-iPhone migration, and next-generation MacBook developments. Together, we provide comprehensive, expert-level coverage of the topics Apple users care about most.