Apple is often slower than its competitors in adopting new technology. However, they are very impatient with the launch of a new iPhone, which can be folded in book form, expected to launch in 2026. The new device - iPhone Fold is said to be designed without wrinkles.
According to Chinese media, Foxconn, one of the largest iPhone manufacturers, has "set up a production line specializing in foldable iPhone screens". Apple's new product has passed the testing phase and is moving to pre- mass production.
The screen inside the iPhone Fold will be exclusively produced by Samsung, while Apple will design the sidewalk, wallpaper structure and rolling method itself. To increase durability, Apple is said to be using liquid metal fulcrum components, which help increase durability while maintaining a "scientific hand-holding feel".
For more details, according to Apple insiders, the iPhone Fold will have a 7.8-inch display and an 8.5-inch off-screen. The device is expected to be 9 to 9.5mm thick when folded. The device can be equipped with a total of four cameras - two 48MP cameras at the back and one on the inside and outside screens. In addition, Apple may use touch ID to avoid integrating two Face ID components.
The iPhone Fold is expected to cost between $2,400 and $2,500. This means that the iPhone Fold will be significantly more expensive than the foldable Android phones of Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, Motorola and some other manufacturers. If true, the iPhone Fold will also become the most expensive smartphone Apple has ever produced.
Compared to Apple, many other manufacturers have been producing foldable smartphones for a long time. For example, Samsung launched its first foldable phone model in 2019 and has now taken the top spot in the world market share.
However, Apple's launch of the foldable iPhone next year could change market share balance. Currently, the smartphone market is the main game of Samsung, Google, Motorola and many Chinese manufacturers such as Oppo, Huawei, Vivo, Honor...
