Is the First-Ever Foldable Apple iPhone Finally Launching in 2023?
Robert Cerff / 11-05-2023 / Tech
The recent announcement of Google’s first folding smartphone, the Pixel Fold, means that Apple is officially the only major US phone manufacturer without a foldable device. The question on everyone's mind is whether the Silicon Valley tech giant is joining this segment with a foldable iPhone, as rumours emerge around its release date, design, and specs.
As expected, Apple is tight-lipped about its possible entry into the foldable market since it built a reputation around announcing products only when they are ready. The radio silence means most information about these highly anticipated devices is gleaned from patents, as well as a few respected analysts with a track record of getting things right.
With the tech world awaiting the next big thing from Apple, the question is - can we expect a foldable iPhone in 2023? Let’s piece together all the rumours about its release date to see if it’s likely.
Release Date Speculations from Top Analysts
In 2020, rumours about an Apple iPhone foldable began circulating and gained momentum in early 2021 when journalist Mark Gurman published an article in Bloomberg claiming that the company was working on its debut foldable phone, positioning it as a direct rival to Samsung.
Fast forward to May 2021, and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo added fuel to the fire by announcing that the iPhone foldable would likely arrive in 2023. A year later, in April 2022, he adjusted this date, saying he now expects it to be released before 2025. Additionally, Kuo speculated that the foldable would likely feature an 8-inch QHD Plus flexible OLED display. Ben Wood, another trusted analyst, shares Kuo's sentiments and believes we will see the device before 2025.
For those eagerly anticipating the release of the first Apple iPhone foldable, data analyst Ross Young may have some good news. He predicts that the phone could launch either this year or in 2024, with the latter being most probable.
The Foldable iPhone: Anticipation, Scepticism, & the Waiting Game
Despite all these speculations, we still don't know for sure when Apple will release its much-anticipated foldable range. Scepticism reigns supreme, and until Apple makes an official announcement, all we have are educated guesses. Based on the predictions above, it seems likely that we'll see the device within the next two years.
So, if you're excited about the possibility of owning an iPhone that folds, it's best to keep an eye out for official announcements from Apple. Who knows, we might be in for a pleasant surprise sooner than we think.
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