Apple Set to Unveil Foldable iPhone by 2026
- tech360.tv
- Jul 25, 2024
- 2 min read
Apple plans to launch a foldable iPhone by 2026, following Samsung's lead in the foldable smartphone market. The foldable iPhone project, internally known as V68, has progressed beyond the conceptual stage. Foldable smartphones with AI features are expected to boost Apple's market presence amidst competition.
This move could signify a significant overhaul in hardware design for the tech giant's flagship product.
The California-based company seems to be following in the footsteps of Samsung Electronics, a pioneer in the foldable smartphone market since 2019. Apple's foray into foldable technology has reportedly advanced beyond the conceptual stage, with plans in motion to engage suppliers in Asia for component production. The project is said to be internally referred to as V68.
Foldable smartphones, integrated with artificial intelligence capabilities, are anticipated to drive demand for Apple amidst fierce competition from Honor, Huawei, and Samsung in various markets.
Samsung recently unveiled its latest foldable models, enhancing them with AI features while making them lighter and slimmer. The global foldable smartphone market experienced a remarkable 49% growth in the first quarter, with Huawei surpassing Samsung for the first time, as per a Counterpoint Research report.
In addition to the foldable iPhone, Apple is reportedly working on enhancing the camera of at least one iPhone model. This upgrade may enable users to adjust the aperture size using a mechanical system, potentially enabling the creation of depth-of-field effects.
Despite these developments, there is no definitive confirmation from Apple regarding the release of the foldable iPhone.
Apple plans to launch a foldable iPhone by 2026, following Samsung's lead in the foldable smartphone market.
The foldable iPhone project, internally known as V68, has progressed beyond the conceptual stage.
Foldable smartphones with AI features are expected to boost Apple's market presence amidst competition.
Source: REUTERS
