A new forecast suggests Apple's first foldable iPhone could land at a sky-high price point, putting it in the same price range as a 16-inch MacBook Pro.Renders of an iPhone
A new forecast suggests Apple's first foldable iPhone could land at a sky-high price point, putting it in the same price range as a 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Three blue foldable smartphones with multiple camera lenses and colorful screens, displaying 19:32 on one of them, against a black background.
Renders of an iPhone Fold. Image Credit: AppleInsider

The estimate comes from supply chain analysis focused on the cost of core components. A foldable display remains one of the priciest parts in modern hardware, especially when it needs to bend repeatedly without creasing or discoloration.

The hinge system adds another layer of cost because it must stay tight and reliable after years of opening and closing. Lightweight materials push the number higher.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

original link


You may also be interested in this

Apple’s last-minute App S…

Image: The Verge Apple’s plans to comply with the European Union’s new rules governing big tech have already gotten off to an interesting start, and not just because Apple pulled

Apple Tops ‘World&#…

Apple's iron-clad grasp on the top spot of Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" shows no signs of weakening, with the tech giant finishing ahead of the 300+ pack for the

9to5Mac Daily: November 2…

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our

macOS Sequoia adds headph…

The accessibility setting for AirPods, called headphone accommodations, is now available in macOS Sequoia, enabling more control over playback.Headphone accommodations are coming to macOS SequoiaApple added headphone accommodations to iOS

Apple’s Liquid Glass is m…

Apple’s new “liquid Glass” design extends across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 to establish even more harmony while maintaining the distinct qualities that

App Store in the U.S. fac…

Apple today announced the App Store ecosystem in the U.S. facilitated $406 billion in developer billings and sales in 2024, according to a study conducted by Professor Andrey Fradkin from

Apple Back to School sale…

Macworld Apple holds a Back to School promotion every year (now known as the Higher Education Offer to avoid confusion because it’s only open to students once they enter higher

iPad tip: Fit way more co…

Unlike the Mac, there’s no 24-inch iPad screen size, or even a 15-inch model. Apple’s tablet tops out at 13 inches (for now), making every inch of screen real estate
X

A whimsical homage to the days in black and white, celebrating the magic of Mac OS. Dress up your blog with retro, chunky-grade pixellated graphics to evoke some serious computer nostalgia. Supports a custom menu, custom header image, custom background, two footer widget areas, and a full-width page template. I updated Stuart Brown's 2011 masterpiece to meet the needs of the times, made it responsive , got dark mode, custom search widget and more.You can download it from tigaman.com, where you can also find more useful code snippets and plugins to get even more out of wordpress.