Apple is anticipated to announce the first folding iPhone in 2023, and the numerous patents suggest that the Cupertino giant has been working on them since 2016. As per industry experts, Apple is working on two types of foldables, the whose upper and lower sides meet each other and one whose right and left sides meet each other much like Samsung Z Flip and Z Fold.
It is being said that Apple and Samsung are co-developing a foldable OLED panel upcoming folding iPhone. The panel is rumored to be a 7.5-inch in-folding display panel employing etching for a decrease in thickness. Apple’s first folding iPhone is expected to be a clamshell smartphone.
As per research from market research firm DSCC, Samsung Electronics’ share in the foldable smartphone market is expected to be 87 percent last year. It is unlikely to fall below 75 percent even after the debut of Apple’s first foldable smartphone. According to an industry source, “Apple will not be able to lead the foldable smartphone market for a while with the market being led by Samsung Electronics and Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi releasing such products.”
Earlier this Ming-Chi Kuo suggested a 2023 launch for the folding iPhone, but “the project hasn’t yet officially kicked off,’ which could mean that they could even get delayed or could even be shelved like the much-awaited AirPower. The folding iPhone is expected to be more of an iPad-like device, and it’ll measure 7.5-8-inch when folded out.
According to a recent study from Counterpoint Research and Strategy Analytics, the market size of foldable smartphones is estimated to reach 90 million units in 2023 and 100 million units in 2025. This suggests that foldables will be the next big thing in the smartphone industry in the coming years.
RELATED:
- Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G supports 12 5G bands
- Industry insider hints Huawei will launch the Mate 50 in October
- ColorOS 12 Features: Everything you need to know
