A foldable iPhone may be able to shut itself to protect the screen if it's dropped, Apple patent application shows

• A patent application showed a foldable iPhone could close itself to protect the screen if dropped.
• A sensor would trigger a mechanism aimed at preventing damage to the screen.
• Apple has not confirmed any plans to start producing a foldable iPhone. 

Apple may still be working on a foldable version of iPhone, which was first reported way back in 2016. 

A new patent application reviewed by Insider, dated March 16, shows that the tech giant is looking for ways to prevent serious damage to its screen if the device is dropped.