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Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high
We also reveal how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years FOLD ON A MINUTE! First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr 'incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPLE'S first-ever folding iPhone may be just one year away – with a stunningly high price tag. That's the prediction from a top industry expert who says that the Californian tech giant is nearly ready to show off the flip-in-half gadget. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A foldable iPhone could look a lot like the Google Pixel Fold Credit: Google 4 Foldable phones – like this Google device – let you have a giant screen while keeping the device pocket-friendly Folding phones aren't exactly a new idea: millions toted the clamshell Motorola Razr back in the noughties. In recent years, gadget titans have used folding designs as a way to fit bigger screens to pocket-sized devices. Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Fold series have tablet-sized screens, but flip in half to a more manageable size. Now long-time industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons Apple is ready to join the fray next year with a folding iPhone. "Recent market rumours suggest Apple has placed an order for 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones," Kuo, of TF Securities, said. "Based on checks across multiple components, this volume likely reflects cumulative demand over the products 2-3 year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone." He said that he expects the foldable iPhone "to enter mass production" in the second half of 2026. And would ship several million units a year, including in 2027 and 2028. This echoes an earlier report by The Information that said the foldable iPhone could land as soon as 2026, and that it has an internal codename of "the V68". And earlier this year, it was reported that it would be the first foldable smartphone to avoid having a "crease" on the screen. Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates The screen itself is reportedly being built by Samsung Display, which has provided Apple with iPhone screens for years. Earlier this year, Kuo predicted that the handset would have a 7.-inch screen on the inside and a 5.5-inch display on the outside. And it would reportedly retail at between $2,000 and $2,500 – that's more like £1,500 to £1,850, but based on current Apple gadget pricing, you'd expect to see £2,000 to £2,500 as UK mark-ups include tax. If the handset is due out in 2026, we'd expect it to launch in September alongside the expected iPhone 18. However, Apple hasn't confirmed any plans to launch a foldable iPhone. In fact, the company hasn't even detailed plans for its iPhone 17, which we're expecting to arrive in a matter of months. 4 The largest screen on an Apple mobile right now is the 6.9-inch panel on last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max Credit: Apple But Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to foldable phones. The first true foldable launched back in late 2018 with Chinese start-up Royole's Flexpai. Foldable phones became more of a mainstream topic with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in 2019. And since then, Huawei, Motorola, Google, and Vivo have all built their own foldable handsets. DO WE NEED A FOLDABLE IPHONE? Here's what The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach has to say... How badly do you want a foldable phone? Unless you're a tech geek, you probably never even think about it. I am a tech geek – and I hardly give it thought. Of course, foldable phones are a good idea if perfectly executed. After all, there's nothing wrong with wanting a phone that can have both a regular screen and giant one too – but still fit in your pocket. The problem is that there are so many trade-offs. You'll have to deal with a big old crease down the middle of the screen. And foldable phones so often end up very thick, or long, or both. That's not to mention the price of foldable phones, which often cost hundreds more than their regular counterparts. Wallets are strained under the growing cost of life, not to mention tech and subscriptions – so new gadgets needs to feel very useful to justify forking out extra. So until a company can resolve at least some of these problems with foldable phones, they'll struggle to reach the mainstream in the way that regular phones have. Apple is often brilliant at making things catch on, even if it's not always first across the line. And if Apple can solve at least the creasing issue – and maybe the thickness problem too – then it could make foldable phones more desirable. Maybe I'll finally be converted. For now, I'm sticking with tapping my flat slab of metal and glass. The idea is that smartphone designs currently limit the size of a screen. Ultimately, you end up creating a tablet if you go much farther than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (with a 6.9-inch panel). But mobile devices are great for watching telly and playing games, so having a good screen is important. So by creating a foldable phone, you can offer a big screen – while still keeping the device pocketable. 4 The original Motorola Razr V3 dates all the way back to 2004 – three years before the iPhone launched Credit: Motorola
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high
APPLE'S first-ever folding iPhone may be just one year away – with a stunningly high price tag. That's the prediction from a top industry expert who says that the Californian tech giant is nearly ready to show off the flip-in-half gadget. 4 A foldable iPhone could look a lot like the Google Pixel Fold Credit: Google 4 Foldable phones – like this Google device – let you have a giant screen while keeping the device pocket-friendly Folding phones aren't exactly a new idea: millions toted the clamshell Motorola Razr back in the noughties. In recent years, gadget titans have used folding designs as a way to fit bigger screens to pocket-sized devices. Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Fold series have tablet-sized screens, but flip in half to a more manageable size. Now long-time industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons Apple is ready to join the fray next year with a folding Read more on iPhone "Recent market rumours suggest Apple has placed an order for 15 to 20 million "Based on checks across multiple components, this volume likely reflects cumulative demand over the products 2-3 year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone." He said that he expects the foldable iPhone "to enter mass production" in the second half of 2026. And would ship several million units a year, including in 2027 and 2028. Most read in Phones & Gadgets This echoes an earlier report by The Information that said the foldable iPhone could land as soon as 2026, and that it has an internal codename of "the V68". And earlier this year, it was reported that it would be the first foldable smartphone to Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates The screen itself is reportedly being built by Samsung Display, which has provided Apple with iPhone screens for years. Earlier this year, Kuo predicted that the handset would have a 7.-inch screen on the inside and a 5.5-inch display on the outside. And it would reportedly retail at between $2,000 and $2,500 – that's more like £1,500 to £1,850, but based on current Apple gadget pricing, you'd expect to see £2,000 to £2,500 as UK mark-ups include tax. If the handset is due out in 2026, we'd expect it to launch in September alongside the expected iPhone 18. However, Apple hasn't confirmed any plans to launch a foldable iPhone. In fact, the company hasn't even detailed plans for its iPhone 17, which we're expecting to arrive in a matter of months. 4 The largest screen on an Apple mobile right now is the 6.9-inch panel on last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max Credit: Apple But Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to foldable phones. The first true foldable launched back in late 2018 with Chinese start-up Royole's Flexpai. Foldable phones became more of a mainstream topic with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in 2019. And since then, Huawei, Motorola, Google, and Vivo have all built their own DO WE NEED A FOLDABLE IPHONE? Here's what The Sun's tech editor How badly do you want a foldable phone? Unless you're a tech geek, you probably never even think about it. I am a tech geek – and I hardly give it thought. Of course, foldable phones are a good idea if perfectly executed. After all, there's nothing wrong with wanting a phone that can have both a regular screen and giant one too – but still fit in your pocket. The problem is that there are so many trade-offs. You'll have to deal with a big old crease down the middle of the screen. And foldable phones so often end up very thick, or long, or both. That's not to mention the price of foldable phones, which often cost hundreds more than their regular counterparts. Wallets are strained under the growing cost of life, not to mention tech and subscriptions – so new gadgets needs to feel very useful to justify forking out extra. So until a company can resolve at least some of these problems with foldable phones, they'll struggle to reach the mainstream in the way that regular phones have. Apple is often brilliant at making things catch on, even if it's not always first across the line. And if Apple can solve at least the creasing issue – and maybe the thickness problem too – then it could make foldable phones more desirable. Maybe I'll finally be converted. For now, I'm sticking with tapping my flat slab of metal and glass. The idea is that smartphone designs currently limit the size of a screen. Ultimately, you end up creating a tablet if you go much farther than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (with a 6.9-inch panel). But mobile devices are great for watching telly and playing games, so having a good screen is important. So by creating a foldable phone, you can offer a big screen – while still keeping the device pocketable. 4 The original Motorola Razr V3 dates all the way back to 2004 – three years before the iPhone launched Credit: Motorola IPHONE SCREEN SIZES – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Here's how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner... iPhone (2007) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3G (2008) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3GS (2009) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4 (2010) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4S (2011) – 3.5 inches iPhone 5 (2012) – 4 inches iPhone 5S (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 5C (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 6 (2014) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6+ (2014) – 5.5 inches iPhone 6S (2015) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6S+ (2015) – 5.5 inches iPhone SE (2016) – 4 inches iPhone 7 (2016) – 4.7 inches iPhone 7+ (2016) – 5.5 inches iPhone 8 (2017) – 4.7 inches iPhone 8+ (2017) – 5.5 inches iPhone X (2017) – 5.8 inches iPhone XS (2018) – 5.8 inches iPhone XR (2018) – 6.1 inches iPhone XS Max (2018) – 6.5 inches iPhone 11 (2019) – 6.1 inches iPhone 11 Pro (2019) – 5.8 inches iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) – 6.5 inches iPhone SE 2nd gen (2020) – 4.7 inches iPhone 12 Mini (2020) – 5.4 inches iPhone 12 (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) – 6.7 inches iPhone 13 Mini (2021) – 5.4 inches iPhone 13 (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) – 6.7 inches iPhone SE 3rd gen (2022) – 4.7 inches iPhone 14 (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Plus (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 14 Pro (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Plus (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 Pro (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 (2024) – 6.1 inches iPhone 16 Plus (2024) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 Pro (2024) – 6.3 inches iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) – 6.9 inches iPhone 16e (2025) – 6.1 inches Picture Credit: Apple / The Sun
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Apple's iPhone sales capture top spot in Chinese market in May, Counterpoint Research says
APPLE'S iPhone sales rose to the top spot in China in May, with global sales growing 15% year-on-year during April and May in the tech giant's strongest performance for the two-month period since the Covid-19 pandemic, data from Counterpoint Research showed. The increase in global sales was primarily driven by a return to growth in Apple's two largest markets, China and the United States, preliminary data from Counterpoint Research showed. The company was aided in part by tariff dodgers and also saw double-digit increases in Japan, India and the Middle Eastern markets, Counterpoint said. 'Q2 iPhone performance looks promising at the moment, but as always, swings either way are dictated by two markets - the U.S. and China,' Ivan Lam, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research said. Calculations based on data from the government-affiliated China Academy of Information and Communications Technology showed that April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China rose to 3.52 million units from 3.50 million a year earlier. Apple has faced increased competition from domestic rivals in China and has resorted to price cuts to stay competitive. Chinese e-commerce platforms were offering discounts of up to 2,530 yuan ($351) on Apple's latest iPhone 16 models in May.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
iPhone tops China sales as global growth hits 15% in May
APPLE'S iPhone sales rose to the top spot in China in May, with global sales growing 15% year-on-year during April and May in the tech giant's strongest performance for the two-month period since the Covid-19 pandemic, data from Counterpoint Research showed. The increase in global sales was primarily driven by a return to growth in Apple's two largest markets, China and the United States, preliminary data from Counterpoint Research showed. The company was aided in part by tariff dodgers and also saw double-digit increases in Japan, India and the Middle Eastern markets, Counterpoint said. 'Q2 iPhone performance looks promising at the moment, but as always, swings either way are dictated by two markets - the U.S. and China,' Ivan Lam, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research said. Calculations based on data from the government-affiliated China Academy of Information and Communications Technology showed that April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China rose to 3.52 million units from 3.50 million a year earlier. Apple has faced increased competition from domestic rivals in China and has resorted to price cuts to stay competitive. Chinese e-commerce platforms were offering discounts of up to 2,530 yuan ($351) on Apple's latest iPhone 16 models in May.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Donald Trump's Big Claim - India Has Proposed Trade Deal With "No Tariffs"
Donald Trump claims India offered a trade deal with no tariffs. Trade Minister Piyush Goyal's delegation is set to visit Washington. Apple aims to produce iPhones in India amid potential tariff changes. New Delhi: A day before trade minister Piyush Goyal and a delegation of top negotiators are to arrive in Washington for talks on the proposed India-US trade deal, Donald Trump has let the cat out of the bag by making a huge claim - that India has offered a trade deal with "no tariffs". Donald Trump, who is on a whirlwind 3-nation visit to the Middle East, made this claim during a meeting with top executives in Doha. New Delhi has not commented on it yet. INDIA OFFERS ZERO TARIFFS? Speaking about tariffs and trade, President Trump said, "It is very hard to sell in India, and they are offering us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariffs." He also expressed his dissatisfaction with Apple's plans to invest and manufacture in India. President Trump recalled how he had "confronted" Apple CEO Tim Cook when he found out about Apple shifting production from China to India. "I told him, Tim, we treated you very good, we put up with all the plants you built in China for years. We are not interested in you building in India. India can take care of themselves, they are doing very well, we want you to build here (in the US)," the US President said. APPLE'S PLANS FOR INDIA Apple, which had already aimed to manufacture most of its iPhones meant to be sold in the United States at factories across India by the end of 2026, has been speeding up those plans to navigate potentially higher tariffs imposed by Trump on China. In March, hours before Donald Trump announced his "reciprocal tariffs" for friends and does alike, Apple's main India suppliers - Foxconn and Tata - shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the US - an all-time high, to bypass those tariffs, which, at the time, President Trump had said, would come into effect within two days of the announcement. MARKETS UPBEAT Meanwhile, equity markets in India surged to a seven-month high almost immediately after reports about Trump's claim of India allegedly offering a trade deal with zero tariffs surfaced. As the delegation led by trade minister Piyush Goyal heads to Washington, New Delhi seeks to clinch the deal within the "Autumn" time frame announced by the government earlier this year. Donald Trump's 90-day pause on punitive "reciprocal tariffs" also ticks along, but that has not deterred New Delhi. Minister Piyush Goyal had said last month that "We never negotiate at gunpoint. Favourable time constraints motivate us for quicker talks, but till the time we are not able to secure the interest of our country and our people, we do not hurry (into any deal)." INDIA FIRST, ASSURES TRADE MINISTER Adding to this, Mr Goyal had said, "All our trade talks are progressing well, in the spirit of India First, and to ensure our pathway to Viksit Bharat by 2047 in the Amrit Kaal." According to news agency Reuters, India has reportedly offered to reduce duties to zero on 60 per cent of tariff lines in a first phase of the deal under negotiation with Washington, while offering preferential access to nearly 90 per cent of the merchandise India imports from the United States. WHAT INDIA-US TRADE STATS REVEAL The US is India's largest trading partner globally. Bilateral trade between the largest and the oldest democracies in the world currently totals $129 billion, 2024 data reveals. At a surplus of $45.7 billion, the balance is in India's favour. With negotiations under way, both countries are aiming for a massive boost in bilateral trade - totaling $500 billion by 2030.
