Market expectations are mounting for Apple to launch its first foldable iPhone this quarter, sparking intense curiosity about its design. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the new device could be thinner, wider, and shorter than current foldable smartphones, with a form factor resembling a passport. Apple does not comment on unreleased products, but the iPhone has long relied on panels supplied by Samsung Display. IDC forecasts that global foldable smartphone shipments will grow 20% year-on-year in 2024. However, foldable phones remain expensive, and Apple’s foldable iPhone could be priced as high as $2,500—approximately NT$81,000. This autumn will be the true test: can this foldable iPhone drive market demand and reverse the downturn in the smartphone industry? Find out more… VVIP members unlock the full report. Join the conversation on global economic trends and investment markets. Join the 'Buzz! Wall Street' LINE community to engage in deep discussions with industry elites (Password: WSJWSJ)

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  • Source: PR Times
  • Category: New Product
  • Organizations: Samsung Display / IDC