iPhone Fold Rumours/Discussions

[limmk]

Apple's first foldable devices will reach mass production in 2025 and 2026, according to Haitong analyst Jeff Pu.

In a note to investors seen by MacRumors, Pu said that foldable devices are increasingly visible in Apple's supply chain with accelerating progress. The company is expected to release a large-screen foldable iPad or MacBook to kick-off its foray into the product category before launching a higher volume foldable iPhone.

One Apple foldable with a 20.3-inch display will apparently start production in late 2025, which is sooner than previously expected. This time frame is said to be supported by information from Korean display makers, as well as American and Taiwanese hinge manufacturers.

Apple's first foldable iPhone will allegedly feature a 7.9-inch or 8.3-inch display. The company may launch two foldables with these two display size options, or it may opt for a single display size option only. The foldable ‌iPhone‌ could form a new ultra-high end smartphone line for Apple. The device is currently scheduled to reach mass production late 2026, a year after the 20.3-inch foldable.

// macrumors

 

[froztheart]

Apple's first foldable devices will reach mass production in 2025 and 2026, according to Haitong analyst Jeff Pu.

In a note to investors seen by MacRumors, Pu said that foldable devices are increasingly visible in Apple's supply chain with accelerating progress. The company is expected to release a large-screen foldable iPad or MacBook to kick-off its foray into the product category before launching a higher volume foldable iPhone.

One Apple foldable with a 20.3-inch display will apparently start production in late 2025, which is sooner than previously expected. This time frame is said to be supported by information from Korean display makers, as well as American and Taiwanese hinge manufacturers.

Apple's first foldable iPhone will allegedly feature a 7.9-inch or 8.3-inch display. The company may launch two foldables with these two display size options, or it may opt for a single display size option only. The foldable ‌iPhone‌ could form a new ultra-high end smartphone line for Apple. The device is currently scheduled to reach mass production late 2026, a year after the 20.3-inch foldable.

// macrumors

By then, foldables market don't know where liao. hahahaha

 

[limmk]

By then, foldables market don't know where liao. hahahaha

Apple fans be like, "Apple is innovating again!"

 

[froztheart]

Apple fans be like, "Apple is innovating again!"

 

[froztheart]

2026 could be the year that Apple enters the foldable space.
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-apple-mac-ipad-hybrid-foldable-iphone-2026

 

[Jirachi]

Apple fans be like, "Apple is innovating again!"

I personally don't like the foldable idea.

 

[Jirachi]

2026 could be the year that Apple enters the foldable space.
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-apple-mac-ipad-hybrid-foldable-iphone-2026

Please no. And save on the CapEx.

 

[limmk]

I personally don't like the foldable idea.

The hinge mechanism and folding screen can be more prone to wear and tear, which might cause damage to inner screen from opening and closing. the inner screen is also susceptible to fingernail scratches loh

 

[froztheart]

Please no. And save on the CapEx.

Its a novel idea and if the market is going towards it, likely Apple will roll it out, but by then the market move don't know where liao.

 

[rvyne7]

I tried the Samsung Fold 4 for a short time. It's always nice to have, but I can live without it. My main issue is the battery—it still isn't good enough to handle a 2-in-1 tablet/phone. Plus, buying an iPhone and iPad together is cheaper than buying the Fold, which is a plus. I'm also concerned about wear and tear with folding phones.

 

[limmk]

// caifuhao

 

[reddevil0728]

Can tldr in English?

 

[Jirachi]

Can tldr in English?

Basically this news or flyer mentioned that Apple is stepping up efforts and accelerating the development of a foldable iPhone and is expected to be announced in 2025 (assuming at iPhone event in September)

 

[szeli]

dunno what’s this fascination with foldables. that seam is not for me.

 

[Jirachi]

dunno what’s this fascination with foldables. that seam is not for me.

People wants to bend their money

 

[palmtungsten]

Likely fold iPhone = 1.5 to 2 times the weight of iPhone

 

[cloudystar]

Probably S$4,000 for the foldable iPhone

 

[Jirachi]

Probably S$4,000 for the foldable iPhone

Wrong.

Left side - $1899
Right side - $1899
Glue - $499

And we think you're going to love it.

 

[cloudystar]

+ Optional Add-On Apple Pen at $299

 

[Singrish]

Clam shell flip would interest me not unfold into a tablet