As companies like Samsung, Vivo, OnePlus and Oppo move into the folding world, the name Apple has barely left the list. According to recent reports, Tim Cook’s company is preparing to launch a foldable iPhone soon. However, so far there are no concrete details about the design or specifications of the upcoming device.
owever, a new report from 9to5Mac, citing analyst Jeff Pugh, suggests that the tech giant may be preparing to launch a foldable device with a “sophisticated design.”
In an earlier statement, Pu claimed that Apple could launch a 7.9-inch foldable device in 2026, while a 20.3-inch hybrid foldable device could launch a year earlier, in 2025 . KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi contributed to this report. Ko said that Apple is actually working on a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook.
According to Pu, the upcoming 7.9-inch foldable model will have a similar design to the Huawei Mate Xs 2, while the 20.3-inch foldable model may have a similar design to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
Additionally, Apple will soon unveil its latest operating system for iPhone, MacBook, Vision Pro, iPad and Apple Watch at WWDC 2024 today. This year’s WWDC reportedly marks Apple’s entry into the world of artificial intelligence.
While competitors like Samsung and Google have forayed into the AI arena by launching multiple devices with AI-based features, Apple has not yet commented on the matter. But the Tim Cook-led company appears poised to take a leap forward in this new world of artificial intelligence thanks to its new partnership with OpenAI.
Apple may not be an early adopter of AI, but its privacy-focused approach to AI could set it apart from its competitors. According to multiple reports, Apple may run most of its AI functions on-device, meaning no user data will be sent to the cloud for processing.
Additionally, Apple could also reportedly talk about not creating user profiles, which has led to repeated criticism from other major players in the industry such as Meta and Google.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
