Apple Expected to Launch First Foldable iPhone This Wednesday
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · United States
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Apple is expected to announce its first foldable iPhone during an event scheduled for Wednesday at 2:00 PM Brasília time. Reports from Bloomberg and The New York Times indicate that the company will introduce this new category alongside other models in the iPhone 18 line. The device is rumored to feature a passport style shape when closed and a tablet sized screen when unfolded, which experts suggest will enhance productivity. Some analysts estimate the international price could be as high as 2,000 US dollars.
Samsung, a pioneer in the foldable market since 2019, has welcomed the competition. Samsung executives recently highlighted that device weight is the most critical factor for customer value in this category. While Samsung has reduced the weight of its Galaxy Z Fold8 to 201 grams, rumors suggest the folding iPhone, potentially called the iPhone Ultra, may weigh between 230 and 241 grams. This would make it heavier than Samsung's latest foldable and slightly heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which weighs 233 grams.
Both companies have trended toward a wider and shorter passport style design and have made similar concessions regarding camera setups to achieve thinner profiles. Samsung recently removed the telephoto lens from the standard Fold8 to prioritize portability, a move that may be mirrored in Apple's upcoming hardware.
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