All articles tagged with #foldable iphone
A Chinese leaker claims Apple’s battery supplier registered two cells totaling about 4,883mAh (roughly 4.8–5.0Ah) for a foldable iPhone, suggesting a dual-cell, book-style design and fueling expectations for an iPhone Ultra launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September; this figure sits near rival foldables and contradicts earlier rumors of even larger packs, leaving the exact capacity still uncertain.
Supply-chain sources say the iPhone Ultra is on track for a September release with no major delays, though initial stock may be limited and demand could outpace early supply; the foldable iPhone is also progressing toward a September launch.
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is reportedly in mass production with the design locked and no delay in sight, and a September debut remains likely as Foxconn ramps up hiring; the device is expected to feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen, an A20 chip, a C2 modem in some markets, and a Touch ID power button, with a starting price around $2,000–$2,500 and initial shipments potentially smaller as Apple targets about 10 million units this year.
Apple reportedly plans at least five new iPhone models from late this year through early 2027, increases foldable iPhone production to about 10 million this year, and is exploring memory-chip suppliers in China to ease AI-driven shortages, with 2026 iPhone production expected to exceed 220 million as it seeks to gain market share amid industry-wide component constraints.
Apple reportedly plans to produce about 10 million foldable iPhone Ultra units in 2026 at roughly $2,500–$3,000, part of a broader iPhone 18 Pro/Max push that could lift total annual iPhone orders toward about 220 million as Apple seeks to secure components amid shortages.
Multiple Chinese leakers and reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and Apple’s first foldable will launch with notable price increases, potentially pushing the foldable above $2,000 in the U.S. and lifting starter prices in China to around 9,999 yuan. Pro models could reach roughly $1,300–$1,400 in the U.S. with higher-storage variants near or exceeding $2,000, while BOM costs are rising and could push prices even higher. Apple has already raised prices on many devices, signaling a broader pricing shift.
SellCell's analysis finds that a hypothetical $2,000 foldable iPhone could lose up to about $1,292 in value after 12 months (roughly 64.6% depreciation), leaving around $708. This rate is worse than traditional smartphones, which on average lose about $605 of a $2,000 device in the same period. If a foldable matched the iPhone 16 line’s depreciation (roughly 51.5–56.4% retained), it could sit around $1,030 after a year. Apple has historically strong resale performance, but a foldable could still underperform non-foldables. The device is rumored to be the iPhone Ultra, launching with the iPhone 18 Pro/Max around fall 2026 at about $2,000.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, reportedly dubbed iPhone Ultra, remains on track for a September 2026 debut with supplier reports of small-batch component deliveries; the device is described as a book-style fold with a 7.8-inch inner display and 5.5-inch cover, powered by an A20 chip with a C2 modem, featuring a Touch ID power button and two rear cameras, and priced around $2,000, potentially launching with the iPhone 18 Pro/Max while the regular iPhone 18 could arrive in spring next year.
Bloomberg’s Power On says Apple’s design influence could regain prominence under new CEO John Ternus, who has been engaging with the industrial design group to reverse the Cook-era shift after Jony Ive’s departure; with no senior design role today, Ternus aims to restore design authority as he prepares to take the helm, including shaping next‑gen products like a foldable iPhone and highlighting milestones such as the MacBook Neo.
Apple stock rose about 1% after Bloomberg reported plans for AI-enabled AirPods with cameras to help Siri interpret surroundings (not for photos/video) and a second-generation foldable iPhone; the earbuds are targeted for 2027, while the foldable is expected later this year despite development hiccups.
A Chinese leaker says rumors of a delayed foldable iPhone are false and that Apple plans to unveil the device alongside the iPhone 18 series this September, with any slow-down likely to be about a month. Reports of hinge durability concerns persist, but launch timing remains tied to the iPhone 18 lineup; pricing around $2,000 and a possible branding as ‘iPhone Ultra’ circulate, with expectations that all three phones could be announced at the same event and released when ready.
This week’s technology roundup centers on a leaked image and cooling rumors for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, Nvidia’s RTX Spark AI/gaming platform, and a wave of new or refreshed devices including Motorola Edge (2026) and Edge 70 Pro, Huawei nova 16 Ultra, and Oppo Find X9 Ultra, with additional rumors about iPhone 18 Pro battery variants and new Poco X8 Pro colors.
Sonny Dickson shared a highly detailed non‑functional foldable iPhone dummy suggesting a white‑only, passport‑style design with a book‑like form factor, 4.5 mm titanium frame, 5.5-inch outer display and 7.8-inch inner OLED, relocated controls, Touch ID, and a new rear camera layout. The device is expected to be announced in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max, with a price above $2,000. Dummies are display models used for accessory makers and early visuals, not functional units.
iOS 27 is set to be unveiled at WWDC 2026 (June 8) with developer beta followed by a public beta in July and a general September release. The rumor-first update reportedly prioritizes stability and performance, trims bloat, and adds AI-powered features fueled by Gemini, along with substantial foldable iPhone support (including new windowing and layouts). Notable rumored features include a standalone Siri app and redesigned Siri UI inside Dynamic Island, improved writing tools and shortcuts, AI-generated wallpapers, Camera app customization with Visual Intelligence, enhanced Photos editing (Extend, Enhance, Reframe), new Wallet passes and bill-splitting, a Calendar revamp, and various UI tweaks (Notifications, Weather, Safari start page, Find My refresh). Compatibility reportedly drops support for iPhone 11 family and iPhone SE (2nd gen). As always, these features come from Bloomberg, The Information, and Gurman reports and may shift before release.
Rumors suggest Apple’s first foldable iPhone (likely the iPhone Ultra) may launch in September 2026 with a very restrained color palette and possibly no black. Sources vary on the second color, with mentions of indigo or a silver/white/Silver/black trio, while Bloomberg and other reports hint at avoiding bold colors. Production is expected to ramp under tight supply-chain conditions, with early prototypes seen in white and an initial price potentially surpassing $2,000 as Apple simplifies SKUs to ease manufacturing amid OLED panel ramping.