Foldable smartphones are both a curse and a delight for manufacturers who have decided to invest heavily in them, representing a significant engineering challenge for reasons so obvious that there is no need to dwell on them: in Apple’s case, however, the foldable iPhone (also known as iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra) seems to increasingly take on the features of yet another unfinished work, somewhat like the electric car recently – and wisely given the direction taken by the plug-in vehicle market – canceled.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE FOLDABLE I-PHONE
In recent weeks, rumors have spread about an imminent presentation, among the major announcements that Cupertino should make to celebrate its 50th anniversary. In truth, the foldable iPhone has been talked about since as far back as 2017, so the delays related to this product are certainly not new.
NIKKEI’S LEAKS WEIGH ON THE STOCK
Giving substance to such hypotheses is an authoritative source like Nikkei, which cites problems that emerged during engineering tests that would have further slowed this final phase, with commercialization expected to be postponed to 2027. The news fueled some volatility in the stock, with losses on the stock market of up to 5.1% before starting to rebound.
The rebound was also due to an article of a completely different tone that arrived meanwhile from Bloomberg: according to Mark Gurman, one of the journalists closest to the Apple world, the device will be presented in the second half of the year, along with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, to arrive in stores about a week after the event as per tradition. In short, the Fold or Ultra should debut right after summer.
However, although the article denies what was reported by Nikkei, Gurman himself clarifies that the timing at this precise moment cannot be considered definitive. Since both publications at least agree on its existence, it should now be clear that the foldable iPhone will sooner or later be seen and is in the pipeline of the US Big Tech.
THE PRICE UNCERTAINTY
Apple, coming off the recent blow of the augmented reality headset, faces other obstacles ahead, starting with the price which, according to rumors, would be around $2,000. As is well known, Cupertino’s audience is selective and fans have shown in the past such attachment to the brand as not to be discouraged by list prices apparently out of the market; however, once the driving force of the hardcore enthusiasts is exhausted, this limit could strongly hinder market expansion. Also because, if the RAM crisis should persist, it will be difficult to proceed with subsequent cuts, which would also disappoint those who rushed to buy it on day one.
