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Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event, including a folding phone, but the iPhone 18 may not debut this year, marking a potential first for the company.
A CNET survey of 2,605 US adults finds 25% are interested in Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra, while 75% aren’t; interest is highest among Gen Z, with Millennials and Gen X following. However, the willingness to pay is far below the rumored price, averaging about $781 overall (Gen Z ~$919), suggesting the first-gen foldable will likely remain a niche product even if it launches around a $2,000 price tag.
A credible leaker posted what appears to be a screen protector for Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra, suggesting the device may feature asymmetric corners (flat on the hinge side, curved on the opposite) for a folding design. The protector image implies coverage of the full glass front and includes a top-right camera cutout, aligning with rumors of a September 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, though details remain uncertain and debated.
Speculation around Apple’s iPhone Fold suggests Apple may announce the foldable in September 2026 but ship it only months later, potentially in 2027, due to supply-chain scheduling and manufacturing delays. Comments from suppliers like Largan Precision and Xinrixing hint at timing but offer no concrete leaks. Rumors about a 2026 reveal vs. a 2027 release have circulated for years, and while a second‑generation, bezel‑free or flip-style fold could follow in 2027–2028, nothing is officially confirmed.
A new leak suggests Apple’s iPhone Ultra will feature a radical foldable design, signaling a bold shift into foldable smartphones with a potentially innovative hinge and form factor.
A livestream testing the durability of the Galaxy Z TriFold's hinge revealed failure after nearly 150,000 folds, highlighting the challenges in foldable phone design and the importance of warranties. The test, conducted by streamers, showed the hinge's elasticity disappeared around 145,000 folds, but the device continued to fold beyond that point.
Next year's flagship iPhone is expected to be a foldable device called iPhone Fold, featuring a book-style fold with a 5.25-5.5 inch outer display, a 7.58-inch inner display with under-display camera, Touch ID in the side button, a durable hinge, and a high price range of $2000-$2500. The device's rear camera setup remains uncertain, and its launch is anticipated after extensive leaks and design development.
Samsung has shown a prototype of its rumored tri-folding phone at the K-Tech Showcase, revealing a device that unfolds from a regular smartphone into a tablet, with expected specs including a 6.5-inch cover display, a 10-inch interior display, and a 200-megapixel camera. More details may be unveiled at the upcoming APEC Summit.
Samsung is considering releasing its innovative Galaxy TriFold foldable phone in the US and other markets, with a potential launch as soon as this month or in October, though nothing is confirmed yet.
Huawei has announced the Mate XTs, its second-generation trifold folding phone, featuring stylus support, new colors including purple and white, a Kirin 9020 chipset, and a lower starting price of around $2,520 in China. The device offers a 10.2-inch display that folds down to smaller sizes and arrives ahead of Samsung's upcoming foldable phone.
A YouTuber tested the durability of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 by manually folding it over 200,000 times, revealing several issues such as reboot errors, creaking hinges, liquid leaks, and speaker failures well before reaching the rated 500,000 folds, raising concerns about its long-term reliability.
A Korean YouTuber is live streaming a durability test of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, manually folding and unfolding it with the goal of reaching 200,000 folds to assess its durability, with the device already surviving over 113,000 folds and showing minimal damage so far.
Motorola is offering a deal on the Razr Ultra, including a free Moto Watch Fit smartwatch and a 1TB storage upgrade, available on all color options. The phone features a high-end Snapdragon processor, 16GB RAM, a 7-inch foldable AMOLED display with 165Hz refresh rate, and fast charging. This package provides significant value, making it a highly attractive option for those interested in premium foldable phones.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumored to launch in July with a boxier design similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, featuring mostly the same dimensions as its predecessor and possibly using the same sensors for its cameras. The new folding phone is expected to include Galaxy AI features and could help bolster Samsung's position as a smartphone rival to Apple and Google. However, folding phones are known for their high prices and fragility, despite Samsung's efforts to improve durability. While Samsung hasn't confirmed the launch event, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 seems increasingly likely to debut this summer.
Motorola's new "adaptive display concept" device is a futuristic folding phone that can bend into various positions, including wrapping around the wrist to function as a smartwatch. The phone features a 6.9-inch Full HD+ OLED panel and a fabric back with visible ridges, allowing it to be bent into different shapes for various uses. While the concept is impressive, concerns about the hinges and the bulkiness of wearing a phone on the wrist raise questions about its practicality for everyday use. Despite this, the concept showcases Motorola's innovative approach to folding phones, hinting at potential future developments in the field.