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Apple ‘Premium’ Priced Folding iPhones Expected In 2026, 2027
- Apple is rumored to be developing a folding iPhone, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggesting that Foxconn will start the project in late 2025.
- The foldable iPhone is expected to enter mass production in the second half of 2026 and may ship several million units annually in 2027 and 2028 due to premium pricing.
- Recent rumors suggest Apple has ordered 15-20 million foldable iPhones, with Samsung Display planning to build production capacity to supply the 2026 model.
- Components, including the hinge, have not been finalized, and all plans are subject to change before the project officially kicks off.
- The iPhone remains a significant revenue generator for Apple, with over half of the company's business coming from iPhone sales.
- Apple has been looking to attract new customers and encourage existing customers to upgrade to more expensive devices.
- Rumors about a foldable iPhone have circulated for years, with predictions of a possible launch in 2023, as well as speculation about a foldable iPad.
- Apple was granted a patent for a foldable device with a unique hinge mechanism in 2020, fueling further speculation about a folding iPhone.
- Several smartphone rivals, including Huawei, Motorola, and Samsung, have already introduced folding smartphones since 2019.
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