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Speculation continues to build a long -term iPhone from Apple that can appear next year. Famous Ming Chi Co mentioned Wednesday that the company plans to launch a foldable iPhone at the end of 2026 or early 2027.
According to Kuo, the device can be priced similar to the book between $ 2000 and $ 2,500. It is expected to have a 7.8 -inch wrinkle -free internal screen and a 5.5 -inch external screen, which is in line with other rumors.
Despite the sharp price, Kuo believes that the Apple fan base will generate a strong alternative demand, with expected shipments ranging from 3 million and 5 million units in the beginning and up to 20 million units for the second generation.
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The report comes at a time when Apple is the main main manufacturer of smartphones without a foldable device. According to what was reported, the company worked on one for years, but it faced challenges with the phone hinges and the durability of the display.
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Foldable phones still constitute only a small segment of the market, but they are expected to suffer from significant growth in the next few years, especially if Apple enters the space.
Bloomberg I mentioned In December, Apple develops a large IPAD foldable device that can expand to the size of two IPADs. The current 13 -inch IPAD device, but to make games, show shows and movies better, the radiant -style screen will open and fold when not used, which facilitates carrying it.
According to the IDC Market Research, total global foldable phones reached 19.3 million units in 2024, an increase of 6.3 % over 2023 levels, Samsung led the road, followed by Huawei, Motorola and Honor. The prominent folds are usually priced about $ 1,200. Of course, foldable numbers work on a flagrant contrast compared to the total 1.4 billion smartphones that are shipped in 2024.
Ramon told Almes, IDC Research Director, CNET that it is not sure whether Apple is folding will find a large audience.
“It relies a lot on the state of use and the price point,” he said. “But what could be interesting is that such a device will practically remove the need to own the iPhone and iPad.”