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Technology · 26 August 2026

Apple's first foldable iPhone could ship 10 million units, defying market slump

Apple's first foldable iPhone could ship 10 million units, defying market slump

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The high-end device, which marks Apple's very first folding model, is expected to launch this September with a steep price. Market researcher IDC says the upcoming release should save the broader folding phone industry from a recent downturn. Samsung originally invented this handset style seven years ago, but analysts think plenty of consumers are now ready to buy a fresh alternative.

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