{"id":3654,"date":"2026-08-31T06:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?p=3654"},"modified":"2026-08-30T16:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T16:48:52","slug":"what-will-listening-to-music-be-like-on-the-apple-iphone-fold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/what-will-listening-to-music-be-like-on-the-apple-iphone-fold\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will Listening to Music Be Like on the Apple iPhone Fold?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple&#8217;s first foldable iPhone could be just weeks away \u2014 and one of the most interesting questions is what that larger folding screen could mean for listening to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone at its September 9, 2026 event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The device is widely expected to use a book-style folding design with an approximately 5.5-inch outer display and a much larger 7.8-inch inner screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple hasn&#8217;t officially announced the product yet, so plenty could change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But based on what we currently know about the hardware and the direction Apple Music is already moving in, the iPhone Fold could become one of Apple&#8217;s most interesting devices for music fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple Music could feel completely different on the iPhone Fold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For years, listening to music on an iPhone has largely meant looking at one album cover, some playback controls and perhaps lyrics underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 7.8-inch folding display changes that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When unfolded, the new iPhone is expected to have a screen approaching the size and shape of a small iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That creates much more space for Apple Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of simply making the existing iPhone interface bigger, Apple could use the extra space to show far more information at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine opening Apple Music and seeing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large album artwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live lyrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your upcoming song queue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artist information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playback controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Related albums and playlists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">all without constantly switching between screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who spend a lot of time using Apple Music, Spotify or YouTube Music, this could be one of the biggest everyday advantages of a folding iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lyrics could be one of the killer features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyrics are probably where the larger display will make the most obvious difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Music already supports real-time lyrics alongside Lyrics Translation and Lyrics Pronunciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple is expanding those translation features further, including support for Japanese-to-English lyric translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On today&#8217;s iPhone, lyrics take up most of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On an unfolded iPhone, Apple could potentially show lyrics on one side while displaying album artwork, playback controls or the song queue on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who regularly follow lyrics while listening to music, the Fold could almost feel like carrying a dedicated Apple Music player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Album artwork could finally become important again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Streaming music has arguably reduced the importance of album artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vinyl gave album covers a huge canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CDs made them smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smartphones made them smaller again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A folding iPhone could reverse some of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nearly 8-inch screen would allow album artwork to become a much bigger part of the listening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artists could potentially benefit as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animated album artwork, visualisers, Canvas-style content and other visual elements become much more interesting when people are looking at a display closer to the size of a tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple has increasingly been turning Apple Music into both an audio and visual product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foldable display gives it much more space to continue doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple Music could become easier to browse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another advantage will probably be discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, browsing a large music library on an iPhone involves a lot of scrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fold could show significantly more information simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could potentially have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artists on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Albums on another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your playlist or queue alongside them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It could make Apple Music feel much closer to the desktop or iPad version while still fitting in your pocket when you&#8217;re finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That could be particularly useful for people with large music libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multitasking while listening to music could be a big deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This might actually be the biggest difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expected 4:3 inner display means Apple&#8217;s foldable iPhone could operate almost like a miniature iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That potentially opens the door to much better multitasking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be able to have Apple Music open while simultaneously using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instagram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or another app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine listening to a new album while reading about the artist in Safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or having lyrics visible while messaging someone about the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or listening to a podcast while taking notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of this fundamentally changes the sound quality, but it could make music a much more integrated part of what you&#8217;re doing on the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AutoMix could make Apple Music feel like a personal DJ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Music has also become much smarter about how music flows between songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple introduced AutoMix, which analyses tracks and uses techniques such as beat matching and time stretching to automatically transition between songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple describes the experience as being similar to having a DJ transition between tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine that with a large screen showing artwork, lyrics and what&#8217;s coming next and Apple Music could start to feel more like an interactive DJ interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could have a playlist running while watching the next songs move through the queue on the larger display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about sound quality?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The folding screen itself isn&#8217;t necessarily going to make music sound better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple hasn&#8217;t confirmed the Fold&#8217;s speaker system, so claims that it will have dramatically improved built-in audio would currently be speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Apple&#8217;s existing iPhone music ecosystem already supports some extremely high-quality formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Music offers Lossless Audio using Apple&#8217;s ALAC codec at resolutions ranging from 16-bit\/44.1kHz through to 24-bit\/192kHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Music also supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on compatible headphones and speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fold should therefore inherit a very strong music ecosystem from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The real experience will probably still revolve around AirPods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For serious music listening, most people aren&#8217;t going to unfold their new \u00a32,000-plus iPhone and listen through the built-in speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;ll use headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for Apple, that usually means AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Music already combines technologies including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spatial Audio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolby Atmos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lossless Audio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoMix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music Haptics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and lyric features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple itself now promotes these technologies together as part of the Apple Music listening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iPhone Fold wouldn&#8217;t necessarily reinvent any of those features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, it could give them a much better interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirPods provide the audio experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fold provides the visual experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music Haptics could become more interesting too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Apple&#8217;s more unusual music features is Music Haptics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music Haptics uses the iPhone&#8217;s vibration system to create taps, textures and vibrations that correspond with music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple describes it as another sensory dimension to listening on the iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will be interesting to see how Apple implements this on a folding device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A larger chassis could potentially make Music Haptics feel different when the phone is being held with two hands, although we&#8217;ll need to wait for the actual hardware before knowing whether Apple changes the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spotify should benefit from the Fold too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t only about Apple Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spotify, YouTube Music, SoundCloud and other streaming apps could benefit enormously from the larger screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spotify could potentially offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larger album artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Better playlist browsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyrics alongside playback controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More recommendations on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A persistent queue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Better podcast and video podcast experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once developers start designing specifically for the folding display rather than simply stretching existing iPhone apps, things could become much more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music videos could be much better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music video consumption could also be a major beneficiary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A normal iPhone is excellent for quick YouTube viewing, but an unfolded 7.8-inch screen would offer something much closer to an iPad experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That could make the Fold particularly good for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music videos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live performances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DJ sets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concert footage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visual albums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TikTok music content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Music video content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essentially, the difference between music and video consumption on a smartphone starts becoming much smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It could be the best device for discovering music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This might ultimately be where the Fold becomes most interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people today discover music while doing something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They see a song on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look the artist up on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search for them on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read about them online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow them on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then save the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A folding phone makes that entire discovery journey easier because multiple pieces of information can potentially be visible simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of music streaming existing as a standalone app, music discovery could become something happening across several apps on one large screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the iPhone Fold actually sound better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly \u2014 but we don&#8217;t know yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple may introduce improved speakers, better stereo separation or other audio hardware improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But none of those features have been reliably confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bigger change is likely to be how we interact with music rather than how the audio itself sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s an important distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headphones will still do most of the serious listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fold&#8217;s biggest contribution could be turning Apple Music into a richer visual and interactive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will the Apple iPhone Fold launch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple&#8217;s next major product event is scheduled for September 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current reports strongly suggest Apple&#8217;s first foldable iPhone will be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The device is currently rumoured to feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approximately 5.5-inch outer display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately 7.8-inch folding inner display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book-style design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:3 inner display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A20-series processor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 12GB of RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch ID rather than Face ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very thin design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price potentially above $2,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of these specifications should be considered official until Apple announces the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could the iPhone Fold be the ultimate music phone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probably not because it sounds dramatically better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it might be because it makes listening to music more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The larger screen could transform lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Album artwork gets bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music videos get better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browsing your library gets easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multitasking becomes more useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And services such as Apple Music and Spotify suddenly have much more space to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For years, smartphones have made music incredibly convenient but visually compressed the listening experience into a small rectangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple&#8217;s first folding iPhone could start reversing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may still listen through your AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But everything surrounding the music could become a lot more interesting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple&#8217;s first foldable iPhone could be just weeks away \u2014 and one of the most interesting questions is what that larger folding screen could mean for listening to music. 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