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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
We now have a clearer idea of the foldable iPhone's screen sizes, and they could be disappointingly small
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A report suggests the foldable iPhone will have a 7.8-inch foldable screen and a 5.5-inch cover screen We've heard those sizes before, so they may well be accurate That though would make the foldable iPhone's screens significantly smaller than those of its main rival There are still a lot more questions about the foldable iPhone than answers, and one of those questions is what size screens it will have. But we aren't left wondering this due to a lack of answers – rather there have been many conflicting answers. Now though, we're starting to see some consensus, as a report from TrendForce (via MacRumors) claims that the foldable iPhone will have a 7.8-inch foldable display and a 5.5-inch cover screen – which are both dimensions we've heard before. Ming-Chi Kuo (an analyst with a good track record for Apple information) said the same back in March, and we also heard almost identical sizes from tipster Digital Chat Station in February. So while not all sources agree, there are now enough leaks pointing towards these sizes that they seem the most likely. Smaller than the competition If these sizes are correct, then the foldable iPhone's screen wouldn't be especially large. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for example has an 8.0-inch foldable screen and a 6.5-inch cover display. That means you essentially have a small tablet and a medium-sized smartphone all in one, whereas the foldable iPhone could end up with a foldable screen that's still a fair bit smaller than a tablet's, and a cover screen that's quite compact. We'd argue that might hold it back, since it probably wouldn't fulfill either smartphone or tablet roles as well for most people, but then screen size is just one piece of the puzzle. If the remaining specs impress, the phone is suitably slim and light, and it's not prohibitively expensive, then this could still be the device to make foldable phones mainstream. We probably won't find out for a while, as the foldable iPhone is unlikely to launch before late 2026 – and may arrive even later than that. You might also like The foldable iPhone might be thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, but that's okay The iPhone 17 Air might come in these 4 colors – and there's an interesting claim about its chipset too The iPhone 17 Pro Max could have a much bigger battery than any previous model
GSM Arena
04-08-2025
- GSM Arena
Apple's foldable iPad now rumored to be delayed
While a lot of rumors have recently converged upon the fact that Apple's first foldable iPhone is coming in late 2026, or perhaps early 2027 at the latest, a foldable iPad - or Mac - with an 18.8-inch screen also used to be talked about a lot. At one point this was even said to be the first folding-screen Apple device to reach the market. But all of that has changed now, and a new report from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu claims we'll be waiting a lot for this device to actually arrive. Specifically, Pu, who's well versed in Apple-related information, says the larger foldable has been delayed by Apple internally. This means it will no longer enter mass production in Q4 2026 for a likely release in 2027. Unfortunately, Pu hasn't gone into more detail about how long the delay is going to be. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a reliable source of Apple-related information, thinks a foldable iPad is only coming in 2028 (but with a 20" screen). It's still unclear if this will be an iPad or a Mac, by the way, but anyway it's a device with a folding screen, and one that's bigger than the foldable iPhone will be. What exact OS it runs is kind of irrelevant if it's still three years out. Via
Phone Arena
04-08-2025
- Phone Arena
Foldable iPad delayed past 2026, says analyst who once said "soon"
Rumor has it that Apple is currently working on not just its first foldable iPhone, but also a foldable iPad, closer to an iPad Pro. It's likely that the foldable iPhone may come out in 2026, but one analyst now doubts that the iPad will be ready in time to come out together with the iPhone. Analyst Jeff Pu from GF Securities has now shared in a research note that there may be limited innovation for the iPhone 17 and that the iPhone Fold (the book-style foldable iPhone that is rumored the most) is on track for a release in the second half of 2026, probably as a part of the iPhone 18 lineup. Meanwhile, Pu says that the second foldable device, the foldable iPad , may get postponed. He doesn't say why it may be delayed, but according to him, it won't be entering mass production by the end of 2026. Previously, Pu claimed that the foldable iPad -like device would be arriving soon, and he seems to be correcting his predictions. Back in 2024, people believed the foldable iPad may come before the foldable iPhone , probably this year, but well, it's likely not happening. In March of this year, Pu insisted that the two devices ( foldable iPhone and foldable iPad ) were entering Apple's New Product Introduction stage of manufacturing, and he claimed that mass production was scheduled for the second half of 2026. In April, Pu said that mass production for both would start in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a release expected before the end of that year. Now, his corrected prediction matches what other tipsters have said. For one, Ming-Chi Kuo said that the foldable iPad may not come before 2027. Ross Young also weighed in on the 2027 release for the foldable iPhone , while Mark Gurman expected a 2028 release. The thing is, Jeff Pu is prolific when it comes to Apple rumors, but he can be a bit aggressive when it comes to schedules. Meanwhile, the folding iPad may have an 18.8-inch display (in a folded state, around 7 or 8 inches). It may come with an A-series or M-series chip. I personally think that whenever Apple enters the foldable scene, it will be very exciting. I would prefer a clamshell foldable iPhone , though, just because of the improved portability, but I wouldn't say no to a foldable iPad or a Galaxy Z Fold-like foldable iPhone , if Apple has managed to eliminate the crease as per rumors.
Digital Trends
30-07-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
iPhone Fold gets major 2026 release date boost, but expect a huge price tag
What's happened? The much-rumored iPhone Fold has been tipped to arrive next year, and now Wall Street firm JP Morgan has pitched in to add fuel to the foldable iPhone fire for 2026. According to reports (via CNBC), a JP Morgan analyst made the comment in a market research note to investors. The note said it expected a foldable iPhone to arrive alongside the iPhone 18 in September 2026. JP Morgan analyst, Samik Chatterjee, said Apple is expected to 'launch its first foldable iPhone as part of the iPhone 18 lineup in September 2026, featuring a book-style fold similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series'. Chatterjee also noted the iPhone Fold could cost a princely $1,999. This is important because: it adds further weight to reports suggesting we will finally see Apple dip its toe in the foldable waters next year. Foldable phones have been available for half a decade now, with Samsung having blazed the initial trail with its Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 2 handsets. Samsung is now the market leader and has recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Other's have joined in the party, including Google, Motorola, OnePlus, Honor and Oppo all vying to develop the best folding phone. Recommended Videos Why should I care? Apple launching the iPhone Fold would be huge for the foldable market. While a number of Android manufacturers are pressing ahead with their foldable series, the form factor hasn't exploded in popularity. Apple getting into the game could change that. Apple has a history of waiting and seeing how competitors fare with a new technology, how it's received by the public, and what issues are faced along the way. With years of useful foldable information now available, Apple has a clear picture of what works, and what doesn't – which could bode well for the first iPhone Fold. If you've been a devote iPhone and Apple user these past few years, you may have been enviously looking at the foldable handsets being developed elsewhere. The food good news is, you might not have too long to wait for your own taste of foldable life. Okay, what's next? Before we get too ahead of ourselves, Apple has some unfinished business in 2025 – with the iPhone 17 series expected to launch in September. The iPhone 17 series could usher in another new form factor for Apple, with reports pointing towards the introduction of the super-slim iPhone Air. And while Apple fans will excitedly be looking forward to the iPhone 18 launch in the second half of 2026, we can't rule out the possibility of the iPhone 17e arriving within the first few months of the year. There's also no guarantee Apple will launch a foldable phone. It hasn't made any comments about one, so take these reports with a pinch of salt. If the iPhone Fold does arrive in September 2026, it'll likely be facing even tougher competition as we'd expect Samsung to have launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, and Google to have announced the Pixel 11 Pro Fold ahead of September.
Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone next year - with an eye-watering price tag
It's one of the biggest tech firms in the world. But Apple is one of the few companies yet to unveil a foldable device. However, that may be soon about to change, because Apple is allegedly readying its first foldable iPhone – following in the footsteps of Samsung, Huawei and Motorola. According to JP Morgan analyst, Samik Chatterjee, Apple is set to launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026. If Apple continues with its traditional iPhone naming system, this suggests the iPhone 18 could be a flip phone. 'With the upgrades to the iPhone 17 series to be released this fall expected to be fairly limited, investor focus has already turned to the 2026 fall launches with Apple expected to launch its first foldable iPhone as part of the iPhone 18 lineup in September 2026, featuring a book-style fold similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series,' Mr Chatterjee said in a note to clients, seen by CNBC. Unsurprisingly, the foldable iPhone is likely to come with a hefty price tag. Mr Chatterjee predicts that the device will retail at a whopping $1,999 - $1,000 more than the current iPhone 16 Pro. The device, which is rumoured to be called the 'iPhone Fold', is expected to feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen. For comparison, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, which was released last week, features an 8-inch inner display, and a 6.5-inch outer screen. One of the biggest bugbears with Samsung's foldable is the 'crease' - a visible line running down the centre of the phone. However, Apple's version is said to be crease-free, although how the tech giant is able to achieve this remains unclear. In terms of price, the iPhone Fold is expected to be Apple's most expensive smartphone yet. If the device really does start at $1,999 as Mr Chatterjee predicts, that would be $400 more than Apple's current most expensive smartphone - the 1TB version of the iPhone 16 Pro Max ($1,599). However, it's comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, which is priced at $1,999 - $2,419, depending on storage. Mr Chatterjee predicts the new device will generate a whopping $65 billion in revenue for Apple, leading to a 'high-single-digit' earnings boost over the medium term. As for shipments, the experts expects volumes to start in the 'low teens' of millions when the phone is released in 2027, This will then climb to the 'mid-40s of millions' by 2029, he added. Back in 2022, YouTubers in China created an impressive prototype of what the first foldable iPhone could look like. The prototype, called iPhone V, folds down a central hinge in the screen and features silver iPhone lettering on the hinge, plus the iconic Apple icon on the back. It was built by the engineers over more than 200 days using an iPhone X and the folding mechanism from Motorola's Razr. MailOnline has contacted Apple for comment. 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