Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026

India Today  

Apple is expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, marking a significant milestone for the company as it enters the rapidly growing foldable smartphone market. Foldable smartphone display procurement was down 38 per cent Y/Y in Q3’24 and is expected to be down Y/Y in four of the next five quarters." According to multiple industry reports, the upcoming foldable iPhone will likely feature cutting-edge technology, including a flexible OLED display that can withstand hundreds of thousands of folds without significant wear. If Apple’s foldable iPhone is released, it is expected to make a significant impact on the foldable smartphone market.

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Apple is secretly working on a giant foldable iPad
1 week ago

Apple is secretly working on a giant foldable iPad

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rumours of a foldable iPad or iPhone have been circulating for more than a decade, with the …

Apple plans thinner, foldable iPhones to revive growth
1 week ago

Apple plans thinner, foldable iPhones to revive growth

Live Mint  

Apple is preparing a series of major design and format changes to its lineup of iPhones and potentially other products, a bid to revive growth after years of offering largely incremental upgrades. Starting next year, Apple plans to introduce an iPhone that will be thinner than the approximately 8-millimeter profile of current models, said people familiar with the company’s plans. …

iPhone 17 to be much cheaper than previously believed, foldable iPhones likely by 2026-27
Trending News
1 week ago

iPhone 17 to be much cheaper than previously believed, foldable iPhones likely by 2026-27

Firstpost  

Apple’s foldable journey has been a long time coming, and the latest reports suggest that two foldable devices are in the works: a foldable iPhone and a larger device that could double as a laptop A foldable iPhone from Apple will take foldable smartphones away from the niche category where it has been stuck for sometime, and make it mainstream. …

Apple Developing Foldable iPhone, iPad: Report
1 week ago

Apple Developing Foldable iPhone, iPad: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple is reportedly developing two foldable devices and it could be launched in 2026 or 2027. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Apple is working on two foldable devices. One is a 19-inch screen device and the other is a foldable iPhone with a screen larger than iPhone 16 Pro Max. The foldable iPhone will sport at …

Apple might be working on two foldable devices, first to debut in 2026
Trending News
1 week ago

Apple might be working on two foldable devices, first to debut in 2026

India Today  

The rumours about foldable iPhones have been circulating online for some time. Apple is rumoured to be developing a foldable iPad with a display nearly 20 inches in size when fully unfolded, roughly equivalent to placing two iPad Pros side by side. Industry reports suggest that Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will incorporate advanced technology, including a flexible OLED display designed …

iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 rumours so far: Here’s what Apple could be planning for 2025
2 weeks ago

iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 rumours so far: Here’s what Apple could be planning for 2025

Hindustan Times  

2025 is on the horizon, and as the new year approaches, new rumours about the iPhone 17 series are starting to pick up pace. Gurman also mentioned that the iPhone 17 Air could feature a custom chip that would deliver better performance while being more efficient and taking up less space, allowing Apple to fit more components into the device's …

Apple plans for foldable iPhone, Mac with cellular connectivity and more revealed
2 weeks ago

Apple plans for foldable iPhone, Mac with cellular connectivity and more revealed

India Today  

Apple is reportedly working on significant upgrades to its product line as it develops next-generation products like foldable iPhones, Macs, and more. The new modem may enable Apple to explore new form factors and designs for the iPhone, including slimmer chassis and foldables. According to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's new modem, codenamed "Sinope," will come in 2025. …

Apple's foldable iPhone is coming soon: A closer look at the upcoming launch
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Apple's foldable iPhone is coming soon: A closer look at the upcoming launch

India TV News  

There’s currently a heated race among smartphone brands to introduce foldable and flip phones. Now, there are whispers that Apple might soon enter this market with its own Foldable iPhone. If Apple decides to launch its foldable phone, it’s expected to come with several exciting new features that could set it apart. In other news, according to BSNL’s official updates, …

Samsung's triple foldable phone is probably coming but not anytime soon: Here is the launch timeline
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Samsung's triple foldable phone is probably coming but not anytime soon: Here is the launch timeline

India Today  

Ever since Samsung has been reported to be working on a triple foldable smartphone, there has been a lot of buzz and anticipation around it. However, based on reports of Samsung’s work on a tri-fold phone, the company has the opportunity to become the first one to launch a triple foldable phone globally. Analyst Ross Young suggests in a post …

Apple’s record 4 million unit sales helps tech giant post its largest quarter growth in India
1 month, 1 week ago

Apple’s record 4 million unit sales helps tech giant post its largest quarter growth in India

Firstpost  

The Indian smartphone market overall grew by 5.6 per cent year-over-year, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of positive growth. While Apple made headlines with its impressive numbers, Vivo maintained its position as the market leader, holding 15.8 per cent of the total market share The premium smartphone segment, comprising devices priced between $600 and $800, witnessed the most significant growth, …

Apple vs Samsung: See which smartphones Indians are buying
1 month, 1 week ago

Apple vs Samsung: See which smartphones Indians are buying

Hindustan Times  

Apple's market share in India has expanded while rival Samsung has struggled with its sales numbers taking a hit yet again, showed data from market intelligence firm International Data Corporation. Apple's market share grew by 58.5% year-over-year for the third quarter of 2024, while Samsung's market share fell by 19.7% year-over-year for the same period. She added that the launch …

Samsung May Launch Rollable Phone Next Year
3 months ago

Samsung May Launch Rollable Phone Next Year

Deccan Chronicle  

Tech giant Samsung is developing a smartphone with a rollable display and it could be launched in 2025, according to a report by The Elec. If this is true, Samsung’s rollable smartphone will be the first phone in the world with a rollable display, if no other company launches a phone with rollable display in 2025. Five years ago, Samsung …

Not One But Two Foldables From Apple Could Launch In 2026: Time To Get Excited?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Not One But Two Foldables From Apple Could Launch In 2026: Time To Get Excited?

News 18  

Apple iPhone 16 launch is just a few weeks away now but we are already looking far into the future, a future where the company enters the foldable battle. Apple is tipped to launch the Flip iPhone model sometime in 2026 which means you could see the iPhone 18 launch event have a big foldable surprise that year. The details …

Apple To Launch Its Flip iPhone Foldable But It Won’t Be Next Year
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple To Launch Its Flip iPhone Foldable But It Won’t Be Next Year

News 18  

Apple is ready to enter the foldable arena in the next few years and reports say the company will start the battle with an iPhone flip model in the market. The news report claims Apple will launch the Flip iPhone model sometime in 2026 which means you could see the iPhone 18 launch event have a big foldable surprise that …

Foldable handsets to grab sector headlines this year
5 months ago

Foldable handsets to grab sector headlines this year

China Daily  

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 series in China. China's foldable smartphone market is expected to witness robust growth this year, mainly driven by the gradual improvement of flexible screens, software design innovations and continuous product price declines, industry experts said. A report from market research company International Data Corp …

Global smartphone market sees 6.5 per cent growth in Q2, Samsung and Apple lead: IDC Report
5 months, 1 week ago

Global smartphone market sees 6.5 per cent growth in Q2, Samsung and Apple lead: IDC Report

India TV News  

Global smartphone shipments have reportedly increased by 6.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, which will be driven by Samsung Electronics and Apple. Global smartphone shipment in the second quarter As per the Reuter report, it is marked as the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in global shipments, in which smartphone manufacturers are leveraging artificial intelligence to attract …

New Samsung foldable smartphones unveiled
5 months, 1 week ago

New Samsung foldable smartphones unveiled

China Daily  

Samsung Electronics unveiled two new foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 on Wednesday night. South Korean technology company Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has unveiled its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, which come with improvements from previous models and artificial intelligence features, to grab a bigger slice of the highly competitive …

Apple to launch 7.9-inch foldable iPhone with ‘wrap-around’ design in 2026: All you need to know
6 months, 1 week ago

Apple to launch 7.9-inch foldable iPhone with ‘wrap-around’ design in 2026: All you need to know

India TV News  

Apple, a leading smart device brand headed by Tim Cook is planning to enter the foldable smartphone market and is anticipated to launch the new 7.9-inch foldable iPhone by 2026. As per the recent insights from analysts, this new device will feature a ‘wrap-around’ design, which will distinguish it from current foldable models on the market. Expected design and specifications …

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Launch Could Be Delayed To 2027: Here's The Reason Why
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Launch Could Be Delayed To 2027: Here's The Reason Why

News 18  

Apple’s big push in the foldable space could face a longer wait that you imagined. We're confident that our foldable phone will be worth the wait.” In recent years, numerous leaks have circulated alleging Apple’s intentions to enter the foldable phone market. The report has come as a disappointment for Apple lovers who were eagerly waiting for the tech giant’s …

Is Pixel Fold 2 launching at Google I/O on May 14? Here is what we know so far
7 months, 1 week ago

Is Pixel Fold 2 launching at Google I/O on May 14? Here is what we know so far

India Today  

Google is hosting its annual developer's conference, I/O, tomorrow, on May 14, and all eyes are on the announcements. There is also buzz around whether Google will introduce its next-gen Pixel Fold phone, likely to be the Pixel Fold 2. However, Google I/O 2024 might not be the stage for a full Pixel Fold 2 launch, but there's a chance …

China's smartphone shipments reach 69.3m units in Q1
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China's smartphone shipments reach 69.3m units in Q1

China Daily  

A consumer checks out an Honor smartphone at a store in Shanghai in January. WANG GANG/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING - China's smartphone shipments grew by 6.5 percent year on year to 69.3 million units in the first quarter of 2024, data from a recent industry report showed. Although this growth figure was supported by a low comparison base year, it …

Apple’s iPhone shipments fall 10% as android rivals rise: What's happening?
8 months, 1 week ago

Apple’s iPhone shipments fall 10% as android rivals rise: What's happening?

Hindustan Times  

Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year, losing ground as the broader smartphone industry rebounded, according to market tracker IDC. Apple iPhones are seen inside India's first Apple retail store during a media preview, a day ahead of its launch in Mumbai, India. The Cupertino, California-based company has struggled to sustain sales …

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Plans Face New Delays, Forced To Pause Development
10 months ago

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Plans Face New Delays, Forced To Pause Development

News 18  

Apple is one of the few big names that has yet to enter the foldable market but much is expected from the company especially with a foldable iPhone in the pipeline mentioned in reports. However, now it seems Apple might have to pause its plans to develop a foldable device, and reports say the company is now revising its timeline …

Apple Could Be Working On Foldable iPhones But It Might Not Launch For A While
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Could Be Working On Foldable iPhones But It Might Not Launch For A While

News 18  

Among the major players in the smartphone industry, Apple stands out as the sole smartphone maker yet to unveil a foldable device. Here, let’s dive into what information we have regarding Apple’s much-anticipated foldable device. Kuo, in 2022, talked about Apple’s debut of “foldable products,” speculating that it might take the form of either a “foldable iPad or a hybrid …

Apple tops India smartphone revenue in 2023, nears $10 bn mark
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple tops India smartphone revenue in 2023, nears $10 bn mark

Live Mint  

Apple is projected to have pipped Samsung for the top spot in terms of revenue with almost one-third of Samsung’s total shipment volume—while Apple is said to have shipped just over 10 million iPhones last year, Samsung shipped over 27.3 million to capture 18% of the market. iPhone-maker Apple marked 2023 as the first year when it topped the smartphone …

Smartphones see a muted ’23, this year may be better
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Smartphones see a muted ’23, this year may be better

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s smartphone market cooled for a second straight year in 2023, analysts polled by Mint said, even as they expect the year ahead to be better than the last. Smartphone volumes at 144-145 million units in 2023 remained unchanged from the previous year or were slightly less, four telecom analysts polled by Mint said. However, helped by higher-priced …

The beginning of the end for the iPhone? As Apple shares slump 4% after 'lacklustre' iPhone 15 sales, experts claim its smartphones have become 'formulaic' and warn customers are jumping ship to rival
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The beginning of the end for the iPhone? As Apple shares slump 4% after 'lacklustre' iPhone 15 sales, experts claim its smartphones have become 'formulaic' and warn customers are jumping ship to rival

Daily Mail  

iPhone 15 has already been called potentially 'the biggest flop in Apple's history' Ever since the first iPhone was unveiled more than 15 years ago, Apple has had a vice-like grip on the smartphone market. IDC estimates it sold 215 million in 2023 Apple released its iPhone 15 range in September, equipped with a USB-C charging port and new artificial …

Riding booming demand, foldables to outperform overall smartphones
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Riding booming demand, foldables to outperform overall smartphones

China Daily  

Vivo's foldable smartphone X Fold+, which features mobile imaging technology co-developed by Zeiss, on display at the fifth China International Import Expo. Counterpoint Research said global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to have continued their rising trend and hit 16 million units in 2023, an increase of 26.8 percent year-on-year, fueled by the continued growth of the Chinese foldable phone …

Riding booming demand, foldables to outperform overall smartphones
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Riding booming demand, foldables to outperform overall smartphones

China Daily  

By FAN FEIFEI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-01-03 09:51 Vivo's foldable smartphone X Fold+, which features mobile imaging technology co-developed by Zeiss, on display at the fifth China International Import Expo. Counterpoint Research said global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to have continued their rising trend and hit 16 million units in 2023, an increase of 26.8 percent year-on-year, …

Apple’s Foldable iPad Finally Taking Shape With Help Of A Rival: What We Know
1 year ago

Apple’s Foldable iPad Finally Taking Shape With Help Of A Rival: What We Know

News 18  

Apple is probably one of the few big-name tech brands yet to try its luck in the foldable segment and it seems the company is slowly laying the groundwork to make that happen. Reports claim Apple will first have a foldable iPad before the iPhone, and the company is expecting help from one of its major rivals, Samsung. New reports …

1.5 Million iPhones Were Sold In India During Festive Sales In October
1 year, 2 months ago

1.5 Million iPhones Were Sold In India During Festive Sales In October

News 18  

Apple continues to make merry in India and most of the demand is coming for the older iPhone models in the country once again. That’s right, millions of people have bought the iPhone 14, iPhone and even the iPhone 12 models over the past few weeks thanks to the special festive online sales. The details come via a report from …

Samsung and Huawei to spearhead foldable smartphone surge in 2024: Counterpoint Research Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Samsung and Huawei to spearhead foldable smartphone surge in 2024: Counterpoint Research Report

India TV News  

The global market for foldable smartphones is poised for significant growth in 2024, driven by the introduction of more affordable entry-level products. In the second quarter of this year, the global foldable smartphone market experienced a significant 10% year-on-year growth, totalling 2.1 million units. In Q2, the Chinese foldable smartphone market achieved remarkable success, surging 64% year-on-year to reach 1.2 …

Ahead of iPhone 15 launch, Apple copes with China challenge
1 year, 3 months ago

Ahead of iPhone 15 launch, Apple copes with China challenge

Hindustan Times  

Apple on Tuesday is expected to unveil a new iPhone 15 lineup as questions about market access in China and competition hang over the world's most valuable listed company. Apple will also have to grapple with competition from Huawei Technologies, which was its top rival in China's premium smartphone market until U.S. export controls ruined Huawei's phone business in 2019. …

Settling the foldables versus flagships debate
1 year, 3 months ago

Settling the foldables versus flagships debate

Live Mint  

Nearly two decades ago, Motorola launched the irreverent, iconic Moto Razr, cementing the folding mobile phone form factor’s place in the consumer electronics hall of fame. What makes the difference, though, is that even if devices such as the Google Pixel 7 Pro, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are massive, you don’t really need to …

Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 series could overtake Samsung in global smartphone market: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 series could overtake Samsung in global smartphone market: Report

India TV News  

A recent report by market intelligence company TrendForce suggests that Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 series has the potential to challenge Samsung's long-standing position as the global market leader in smartphones. The global smartphone production industry has faced consecutive quarterly declines, with the second quarter of 2023 witnessing a 6.6 per cent drop, resulting in a total production of approximately 272 …

Apple Could Become The Top Smartphone Brand After Launch Of iPhone 15 Series
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple Could Become The Top Smartphone Brand After Launch Of iPhone 15 Series

News 18  

Apple could be selling more iPhones than brands like Samsung in the market by next year, which is likely to make the Cupertino-based giant the top dog in the global smartphone segment. The sales of the iPhone 15 series are projected to help Apple surpass Samsung as the top smartphone brand and that will be reflected in the industry report …

More Competition Is Great News For Consumers: Samsung To Rivals In Foldable Segment
1 year, 3 months ago

More Competition Is Great News For Consumers: Samsung To Rivals In Foldable Segment

News 18  

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Z foldable devices in India, which the company claims has a huge demand in the country. Speaking to News18 Tech, Aditya Babbar, Senior Director, Mobile Business Samsung India said that having more foldable brands in the market is “great news for consumers as they will have more choices.” He also highlighted the advantage that …

Global smartphone shipments expected to decline to lowest in a decade in 2023: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Global smartphone shipments expected to decline to lowest in a decade in 2023: Report

The Hindu  

Global smartphone shipments are expected to decline by 6% to 1.15 billion units, the lowest in a decade. Regional macro risks extending smartphone replacement rates, and negative growth rates in Asia ex-China/India, North America, and China are likely being the biggest drivers of negative growth, Counterpoint said in a blog post. Asia is being seen as one of the major …

Apple's ascent toward top rank coincides with an anticipated decade-low in Global Smartphone Shipments
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple's ascent toward top rank coincides with an anticipated decade-low in Global Smartphone Shipments

India TV News  

Global smartphone shipments are predicted to experience a significant decline in 2023, reaching a 6% drop to approximately 1.15 billion units, marking the lowest point in a decade. Preliminary data from Counterpoint Research reveals that regional challenges have led to intensifying declines across emerging markets, contributing to record-high smartphone replacement rates. Nonetheless, there is a noticeable trend of growth in …

iPhone sales slow down: Apple to see sharpest fall in revenue since 2016 as analysts stress on AI to boost growth
1 year, 4 months ago

iPhone sales slow down: Apple to see sharpest fall in revenue since 2016 as analysts stress on AI to boost growth

Live Mint  

Apple is expected to see decline in iPhone sales due to cautious consumer behaviour and anticipation of new model. Apple is expected to witness a decline in iPhone sales during the April-June quarter, attributed to cautious consumer behaviour in a slow economy as the launch of a new model is anticipated. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Apple, the world's most valuable company, is …

How Motorola is refreshing its portfolio to make an impact, again
1 year, 4 months ago

How Motorola is refreshing its portfolio to make an impact, again

The Hindu  

July 26, 2023 03:17 pm | Updated 03:42 pm IST Once a dominant name in the mobile industry, Motorola had succumbed to the Chinese influx of innovative and affordable smartphones. “The foldable form factor certainly has room for new brands and Motorola can benefit from it,” Ms. Joshi said, adding premium market is heavily dominated by Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus, …

Apple's latest patent teases rollable iPhone concept
1 year, 5 months ago

Apple's latest patent teases rollable iPhone concept

India TV News  

Apple's recent patent application suggests that the company could be working on a rollable or scrollable iPhone. The tech giant has filed a patent for a device with a rollable or scrollable display, indicating that its future products like iPhones, iPads, televisions, desktop displays and vehicle dashboards could feature this technology, reports Gizmochina. "The display could have a pixel array …

Smartphone makers may sell over 6.35 lakh foldable phones this year: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Smartphone makers may sell over 6.35 lakh foldable phones this year: Report

The Hindu  

Smartphone makers may end up selling over 6.35 lakh foldable phones this year. That means this segment could contribute little less than 0.5% of the total sales by volume estimated for the period, according to research firm Techarc. The research firm estimates foldable phones to cross a million mark in annual sales by 2025, and then double by 2028. Based …

Apple’s Foldable MacBook Likely To Be Unveiled In 2025
1 year, 5 months ago

Apple’s Foldable MacBook Likely To Be Unveiled In 2025

News 18  

The foldable smartphone market has blossomed with multiple brands out there but the foldable laptop segment is yet to evolve, with only Asus being the lone option. Foldables are likely to be Apple’s next big frontier in the tech space, and the foldable MacBook could kickstart the era with the product unveiling expected in 2025 while the product officially launches …

Global foldable smartphone market expands despite decline in overall smartphone market
1 year, 5 months ago

Global foldable smartphone market expands despite decline in overall smartphone market

The Hindu  

Global foldable smartphone shipments grew by 64% year-over-year in Q1 2023, reaching 2.5 million units. The robust growth is significant as the foldable market rose despite a 14.2% YoY decline in the overall global smartphone market during the same period. Growth in the foldable smartphone market was largely driven by the domestic foldable market in China which continued to grow …

Global Foldable Smartphone Market surges by 64% in Q1 2023, defying overall smartphone market decline
1 year, 5 months ago

Global Foldable Smartphone Market surges by 64% in Q1 2023, defying overall smartphone market decline

India TV News  

According to a recent report by Counterpoint Research, the global foldable smartphone market experienced an impressive 64% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2023. The robust expansion of the global foldable smartphone market was primarily fueled by the rapid growth of the Chinese foldable market. However, as consumer response to foldable phones improves and Apple potentially releases non-phone foldable …

Where do foldable smartphones go from here?
1 year, 7 months ago

Where do foldable smartphones go from here?

Live Mint  

Foldable smartphones emerged as a breath of fresh air a few years ago. The foldable smartphones’ pitch Foldable smartphones come with several advantages, apart from the obvious larger screen estate or the compactable form factor. Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 continue to remain the primary considerations for anyone looking to pick up a foldable …

ChatGPT4 and other tech innovations you don't want to miss
1 year, 9 months ago

ChatGPT4 and other tech innovations you don't want to miss

New Indian Express  

Even though innovation in smartphones is reaching a plateau, the brands are stretching the camera prowess to achieve incredible results. But what’s really making news this year are the foldable phones. A 2022 report from Counterpoint Research predicted that the global foldable phones market is expected to grow to 26 million units this year. The brand recently launched its Galaxy …

The Future Smartphone: More Folds, Less Phone, a Whole Lot of AI
1 year, 9 months ago

The Future Smartphone: More Folds, Less Phone, a Whole Lot of AI

Wired  

The mighty smartphone is facing a reckoning—at least from a sales perspective. Research firm IDC said this was due to “significantly dampened consumer demand, inflation, and economic uncertainties.” One needs only to do a double-take at their grocery bill to feel these pressures, but macroeconomics aside, the smartphone itself probably deserves some of the blame for our waning interest. As …

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