Some wait for hours in Dallas for the foldable iPhone that's stirring up interest.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is drawing praise for its sleek engineering and nearly invisible screen crease — but critics say its hefty design, camera compromises and uneven app support make the $1,999 gadget a tough sell for most consumers.

The first-generation Apple foldable may feel awkward, but it’s an intriguing step toward merging phones and tablets into one.