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Apple Preparing 'Most Significant Overhaul in the iPhone's History'

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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has high expectations for Apple's first foldable iPhone.

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In his Power On newsletter today, he said the foldable iPhone will be "the most significant overhaul in the iPhone's history."

"iPhone 4, iPhone 6 and iPhone X were clearly a big deal, but this is a whole new design," he said.

Like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, the foldable iPhone will reportedly open up like a book, providing users with a large inner screen for watching videos, playing games, and multitasking. iOS 27 is expected to be optimized for the foldable iPhone, allowing for apps to be open side-by-side and for other iPad-like multitasking functionality.

A few months ago, a report said the foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display. It was initially rumored that the device would have a virtually "crease-free" inner display, but it was later reported that Apple is using technology that "reduces the crease without eliminating it entirely."

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the foldable iPhone to have two rear cameras, one front camera, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID.

Apple will likely unveil the foldable iPhone in September this year, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, according to analyst Tim Long and Gurman, the foldable iPhone might ship later than the Pro models.

In the U.S., it has been estimated that the foldable iPhone may start at or above $1,999.

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Top Rated Comments

EugW Avatar
EugW
16 weeks ago

So pumped for this form factor.
It seems a friend of mine will pay anything to get this form factor, whereas for myself, I'm not interested in it at all. This form factor appears to be very divisive.
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Line_Noise
16 weeks ago
Nothing I want less than a hinge in a touch screen.
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JTK Awesome Avatar
JTK Awesome
16 weeks ago

If any company is going to get the software of a foldable right it’s Apple
Obviously you never upgraded to MacOS26, iOS26, or iPadOS26.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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H.E. Pennypacker
16 weeks ago
Day one buy. Watch, the preorders ship dates will slip within hours. Everyone saying it’s too expensive for the masses is grossly underestimating how many people have the disposable income to make this purchase, and even more who will justify it as a productivity tool. I’ve said it before…pirorties. I know people who spend $2k on Starbucks each year. This isn’t a niche product it’s a demand wave waiting to happen. See you back here when it blows past initial forecasts.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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WarmWinterHat
16 weeks ago

Day one buy. Watch, the preorders ship dates will slip within hours. Everyone saying it’s too expensive for the masses is grossly underestimating how many people have the disposable income to make this purchase, and even more who will justify it as a productivity tool. I’ve said it before…pirorties. I know people who spend $2k on Starbucks each year. This isn’t a niche product it’s a demand wave waiting to happen. See you back here when it blows past initial forecasts.
I don't understand this mindset at all....I have a quite a bit of disposable income, but still don't spend it frivolously nor recklessly. Granted, I've never been the early-adopter type, but even if you want this, why not wait it out a few weeks/months and see how it works in the real world instead of "day one"?

It would kinda suck to read sometime mid January that a bunch of people have been "folding it wrong".
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Naraxus Avatar
Naraxus
16 weeks ago

Sure hope they’ve read the room better than they did with the Vision Pro and iPhone Air.

If not, this will be mega dud #3 in as many years.
As has been explained to you on multiple occasions by myself & others, neither the VP nor the IPA have been the flops you so wish they were.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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