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technology2 hours ago•2 min saved

Apple’s iPhone Fold Rumored Dual-Cell Battery; Longer Life Likely Only With iPhone 18 Pro Max

Rumors say the iPhone Fold will pack a dual-cell 4,883mAh battery (1,921mAh + 2,962mAh), smaller than the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s capacity. Longer runtime is expected only if you upgrade to the Pro Max, which is said to deliver endurance comparable to high-capacity Android flagships; the foldable may also use Apple’s 2nm A20 Pro SoC and potentially changes to baseband/Face ID, but details remain unconfirmed.

via Wccftech|

#battery-life #dual-cell-battery #iphone-18-pro-max

technology6 days ago•5 min saved

Apple Poised to Unfold Its First Foldable iPhone This September

Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, reportedly named the iPhone Fold, at the September 8, 2026 Apple event. The device is expected to use a book-style foldable display (about a 7.8-inch inner screen and a 5.5-inch outer cover), offer enhanced multitasking, and launch at a premium price around $2,000–$2,399, targeting the high-end market and competing with Samsung and Huawei. Pre-orders could begin shortly after the announcement with shipments in the following weeks, and the device would integrate with iOS 27 and Apple’s ecosystem.

via Geeky Gadgets|

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technology7 days ago•3 min saved

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Push Foldable Prices Higher in 2026

Counterpoint Research forecasts foldable smartphones will average about $1,485 in 2026 (up 18% from 2025), driven by higher-priced book-type models like the anticipated iPhone Fold; clamshells are expected to lose ground while premium foldables around $1,600–$2,000 grow, with top-tier devices potentially reaching $2,500–$3,000, a trend Apple’s entry could amplify across the high-end segment.

via 9to5Mac|

#2026 #average-selling-price #counterpoint-research

technology18 days ago•11 min saved

Apple Clears the Way for Foldable iPhone OLED Production

Apple has approved Samsung Display to begin module production of OLED panels for its first foldable iPhone, with back-end assembly in Vietnam to support an initial order of about 3 million units this year. Samsung is reportedly meeting Apple’s 70% yield threshold (final yields over 80%) under a three-year exclusive supply deal. The panels will use Color Filter on Encapsulation (CoE) with Samsung’s M16 OLED materials. The foldable iPhone is rumored to feature a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch cover display, Touch ID, and a price around $2,000.

via MacRumors|

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technology25 days ago•1 min saved

Apple iPhone Fold/Ultra delayed to early next year amid supply-chain signals

Industry sources say Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Fold/Ultra, has been pushed to early next year as supply-chain chatter points to postponements; Apple may still tease the device at the September iPhone 18 event, with a full launch potentially later. The plan includes a two-part iPhone reveal (Pro/Max/Ultra this fall, vanilla 18, 18e and next Air in spring 2027), while analysts still peg first-year shipments around 11 million units.

via GSMArena.com|

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technology25 days ago•5 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Shipping Delays Into 2027 Amid Supply-Chain Hints

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.

via AppleInsider|

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technology26 days ago•4 min saved

Betas Hint at Foldable iPhone and Touchscreen MacBook Pro

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman highlights findings in macOS 27/iOS 27 beta releases that point to Apple developing a foldable iPhone and a MacBook Pro with touchscreen, including an expanded iPhone Mirroring app, code like foldState and angleDegrees, Sidecar touch capabilities, and a Dynamic Island–style interface—evidence that aligns with longstanding rumors and fall 2026 launch expectations.

via AppleInsider|

#apple #betas #dynamic-island

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

iOS 27 Signals Possible Apple Foldable iPhone

A leak-sourced look at iOS 27 code shows references to foldState, angleDegrees, and hardware display counts, suggesting Apple may be quietly developing a foldable iPhone. With no confirmed components or production timelines—and the codes possibly being placeholders—September’s debut remains speculative rather than certain.

via AppleInsider|

#apple #foldable #ios-27

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Dummy iPhone Fold mockups hint at 7.8-inch inner screen and white-only color

9to5Mac reports on dummy iPhone Fold units showing a ~7.8-inch inner display and a ~5.5-inch outer screen, front camera in the inner screen’s top-left, dual rear cameras, no Face ID with Touch ID on the side, and a likely white-only color option; hinge quality aims for a near-invisible crease, with iOS 27 potentially signaling software details ahead of a late-year launch.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #foldable #hinge

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

White-only foldable iPhone mockup hints at premium passport-style design

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.

via MacRumors|

#apple #design-rumors #foldable-iphone

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Apple's first foldable leans wide-style, new photo hints

A leaked photo via Ice Universe on Weibo suggests Apple's inaugural foldable will adopt a wide-style design rather than a book-style, with unfolded dimensions around 120.6 mm tall by 167.6 mm wide, and a folded thickness of about 9.23 mm (13 mm including the camera island). It will be shown in Silver and Navy Blue, reportedly uses two camera modules with no third camera, is expected to launch in September, and may carry a $2,000 price with limited supply at launch.

via GSMArena.com|

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technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Accessory Makers Preview Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ahead of Launch

Accessory maker iFunSmart has started listing protective cases for Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone, lending credence to rumors about its slim, two‑lens rear camera and folding design with a multi‑part case. The listings suggest magnets may be used (potentially for MagSafe accessories) and that Apple’s first foldable could skip a telephoto lens. New leaks point to a fall 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max, with rumored specs including a 5.5-inch external display, 7.8-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip with 12GB RAM, dual 48‑MP rear cameras, side‑button Touch ID, and a starting price around $2,000.

via MacRumors|

#accessories #apple #foldable-iphone

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Fold 8 Struggles to Compete as Apple Readies iPhone Fold

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is criticized for trade-offs (no S Pen, no Privacy Display, higher production costs due to more materials and a DRAM shortage/BBOE OLED switch, and a persistently visible crease). Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold is expected to push a new benchmark with a liquid metal hinge, Ultra-Thin Glass, a large 5,800 mAh battery, and a book-style form factor, potentially dominating the US market. Samsung’s alternative Wide Fold could remain competitive only if it minimizes compromises.

via Wccftech|

#apple #foldable #galaxy-z-fold-8

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Apple's seamless hinge could set the global standard for foldables

A rumor suggests Apple's seamless hinge for the iPhone Fold could become an industry standard, with Apple potentially training Chinese manufacturers; manufacturing tests reportedly show hinge reliability issues that could delay an iPhone Fold launch into 2027, while discussion persists about an iPad Fold.

via AppleInsider|

#apple #foldable #hinge

technology1 month ago•38 min saved

Samsung bets on iPhone Fold users with a free Galaxy Z Fold 8 upgrade

Samsung reportedly plans a marketing push aimed at iPhone Fold users by offering a complimentary upgrade to Galaxy Z Fold 8 features, signaling intensified competition in the foldable smartphone space.

via Forbes|

#feature-upgrade #foldable-smartphones #galaxy-z-fold-8