When Samsung released its latest folding phone, the Galaxy Z fold seven, in July, some said the era of the folding smartphone had arrived. If you were in the market for a foldable, this is a really, really good buy. You guys know I'm an Apple girl, but this phone is literally making me so excited to learn new things and go into a whole nother world.And honestly, Z fold seven you are perfect. We just had our launch of our Galaxy Fold seven and Galaxy Flip seven, and the demand has been incredible. We broke p ...

Is Apple preparing to introduce an entirely new iPhone design?By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.A foldable version of the company’s flagship smartphone could arrive next fall, CNBC reported Tuesday (J ...

Product Development & Design - Apple is reportedly developing a folding iPhone, potentially launching in 2026 [1][4] - The folding iPhone is speculated to have a book-style design with a 7.8-8 inch crease-free inner display and a 5.5 inch outer display [4] - The device might feature Touch ID as a side button due to the challenges of incorporating Face ID into a thinner design [5] - The folding iPhone could incorporate self-healing screen technology to repair scratches [3] Cost & Market Positioning - The estimated cost of the folding iPhone is between $2,000 and $2,500, potentially making it the most expensive iPhone [5] Component Suppliers & Technology - Samsung Display is expected to supply the folding screen for the iPhone [2][9][10] - New laser drilling techniques may be used in the hinge design, potentially increasing the phone's cost [10] Technical Specifications - The folded iPhone is predicted to be around 9 millimeters thick [6] - The device is expected to have a dual-lens camera on the back, a single front camera when closed, and another single lens inside when open [6] - The folding iPhone is expected to have the same battery as the rumored ultra-thin iPhone 17 [7]

Group 1 - Apple will exclusively use Samsung OLED panels for its first foldable iPhone set to launch in the second half of next year, highlighting Samsung's technological advantage in reducing screen creases, a key factor in foldable phone design [1] - Samsung plans to start full supply of the OLED panels by the end of this year or early next year, with the foldable iPhone expected to feature a high-end OLED panel similar to the 7.8-inch iPad Mini and an external display of approximately 5.5 inches [1] - The expected price of the foldable iPhone is around $2000, directly competing with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold [2] Group 2 - Industry insiders note that Samsung's six years of expertise in foldable OLED technology since the launch of the Galaxy Fold in 2019 was crucial for securing this exclusive contract [2] - Apple prioritizes quality over price when selecting component suppliers, making Samsung the only viable option [2] - The anticipated supply volume for the foldable iPhone may exceed initial estimates of 9 million units, potentially reaching over 15 million units [2] Group 3 - The significant demand for the foldable iPhone could reignite growth in the foldable OLED market, which saw a slight increase of 2.9% last year according to Counterpoint Research [2] - This strategic partnership is expected to impact Samsung's market share in the foldable OLED sector, which dropped to nearly 40% last year due to intense competition, but is projected to rise significantly to around 70% next year as foldable OLED deliveries commence [2] - Apple's entry into the foldable phone market is likely to attract interest from high-income consumers in North America and may act as a catalyst for the overall market's growth [3]