On Wednesday, September 9, Apple’s marketing team is live streaming the autumn iPhone event. The “Surprise and shine” event is expected to launch the all new folding iPhone, many pundits are calling the “iPhone Ultra” device. In a cheeky nod toward the pending folded iPhone, these folding iPhone wallpapers feature folding designs.

While these are not downloads for the folding iPhone, they are wallpapers of folding materials. Each of the downloads was captured on the unsplash.com repository, a community environment for photographers.

Several of the downloads are of simple folded pieces of paper. However, my favorites of the collection are pictured first. In slot one, find a purple, geometric, folded paper sphere. With Depth Effect the sphere looks quite impressively round. Naturally, my second favorite is listed just after. A slightly worn, faded, and folded parchment with haphazardly spilled paint markings. In contrast, setting the sphere as a very structured 3D object makes for a great Lock Screen, with the clock peaking from behind. While, the parchment makes for a corresponding Home Screen option.

To view more creative downloads from these unsplash members, visit their individual profile pages: @Indieground Design; @Heather Green; @Andy Illarionov; @Cary Bates; @Dima Wuks.

Each week the iDB Wallpapers of the Week is updated with fresh downloads. You can influence the collection by sending your favorite backgrounds and images to me via @jim_gresham on X or @jim_gresham@mastodon.social, where I curate the collection. Follow along for mid-week downloads, sneak peeks, and general Apple banter. I’ve been waiting for the full official deals for the iPhone Ultra!

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Previously posted

To fully prepare for the upcoming event, download wallpapers inspired by the official Apple event invitation. A previous special addition to the wallpaper gallery featured the inspired designs.

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