Apple Enters the Foldable Phone Race

 Here's a comprehensive report on Apple and Microsoft's developments in 2025, as Apple prepares to enter the foldable phone market, while Microsoft officially announces the discontinuation of Skype.

📱 Apple Enters the Foldable Phone Race

Apple is developing the first foldable iPhone, with expectations of a launch in 2026 or 2027. Leaks indicate that the device will be called the "iPhone Fold" or "iPhone Flip" and will feature an advanced design and high-end technical specifications. (Tom's Guide)

Key Expected Specifications:

7.8-inch internal display: Uses advanced "in-cell touch" technology, reducing the device's thickness by 19% and improving touch responsiveness. (Tom's Guide)

5.5-inch external display: Allows users to quickly access notifications and essential functions without having to unlock the device.

 Liquid metal hinge: Increases durability and reduces wrinkles in the foldable display. (TechRadar)

Improved battery life: By developing more energy-efficient electronic components.

Expected starting price of $2,299: Making it the most expensive iPhone yet. (New York Post)

This phone is expected to be part of Apple's plan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first iPhone in 2027, along with the release of an iPhone with an all-glass design. (The Times of India)

📴 Microsoft bids farewell to Skype and moves to Teams

Microsoft has announced the official discontinuation of Skype, effective May 5, 2025, after more than two decades as a leading tool for online communications.

 Discontinuation Details:

Discontinuation Date: May 5, 2025.

Recommended Alternative: Microsoft Teams (free version), which offers similar features such as chat, voice and video calls, as well as meeting and schedule management tools. (Support Microsoft)

Data Transfer: Users can export their data from Skype before the end of 2025, after which it will be deleted. (TechInformed)

Reasons for Discontinuation: Skype's popularity has declined in the face of competitors like Zoom and WhatsApp, and Microsoft is focusing on developing Teams as a unified platform for communication and teamwork. (news)

With these shifts, Apple is preparing to offer a new experience in the smartphone world, while Microsoft is restructuring its services to meet modern communications needs.



Here's a render of Apple's foldable iPhone Fold, expected to launch in 2026 or 2027:



This image shows a potential design for the phone, featuring a large internal display when open and a smaller external display when closed, with a sleek design and advanced hinge.

Key expected specifications for the iPhone Fold:

7.8-inch internal display: Uses advanced in-cell touch technology, reducing the device's thickness by 19% and improving touch responsiveness.

5.5-inch external display: Allows users to quickly access notifications and essential functions without having to open the device.

Advanced hinge technology: Increases durability and reduces wrinkles in the foldable display.

Improved battery life: Developed with more energy-efficient electronic components.

Expected starting price of $2,299: Making it the most expensive iPhone to date.  (New York Post)

Please note that this image and specifications are based on leaks and speculation and may differ from the final product that Apple will release.