"Patent reveals foldable iPhone's screen-saving feature and durability against drops"

A new patent application by Apple suggests that a foldable iPhone could close itself to protect the screen if dropped. The device would include a fall detector or accelerometer that would trigger a release mechanism to automatically retract the foldable display. However, the device may not have time to close completely if it is too close to a surface or the ground. While Apple has not confirmed any plans to start producing a foldable iPhone, various patent applications show what a device could look like.