Apple's iPhone Duo projected to secure quarter of foldable market

9to5Mac • 10 Sep 20:04

TrendForce forecasts that Apple will ship about 5 million iPhone Duo units in 2026, giving the company roughly 24.8% of the global foldable smartphone market, while Samsung remains the leader.

PCMag • 10 Sep 17:32

Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, a passport-sized foldable device that combines iPhone design elements with a 180-degree hinge, pricing it from $1,999 and beginning pre-orders on Oct. 16.

Yahoo Finance • 10 Sep 12:35

Apple's stock rose roughly 1% following the September 9 launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Duo, marking the first product showcase for CEO John Ternus.

Fox Business • 10 Sep 10:00

Apple introduced a foldable iPhone Duo priced from $1,999 and updated AirPods, Watch and AI features at its first event led by CEO John Ternus.

Yahoo Finance • 09 Sep 20:38

Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, its inaugural foldable smartphone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 at its Cupertino fall event.

9to5Mac • 09 Sep 20:07

Apple introduced three new flagship iPhones, highlighting the foldable iPhone Duo's dual screens and the iPhone 18 Pro line's advanced camera capabilities, with prices ranging from $1,199 to $1,999.

9to5Mac • 09 Sep 19:10

Apple claims the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max deliver longer video playback times than the iPhone 17 Pro series, while the new iPhone Duo is said to offer up to 37 hours of video playback on its outer screen.

9to5Google • 09 Sep 19:05

Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable device, which carries an IP68 water and dust resistance rating that may diminish over time, a disclaimer also used by other manufacturers.

npr.org • 09 Sep 18:39

Apple's newly appointed chief executive John Ternus unveiled the iPhone Duo, a foldable smartphone that opens to a 7.6-inch display and will be priced at $1,999, with availability slated for October 23.

Deadline • 09 Sep 17:45

Apple's new CEO John Ternus introduced a foldable iPhone Duo priced at $1,999 and announced expanded AI tools across its product lineup during the company's pre-recorded product event.

GSMArena.com • 08 Sep 23:02

Apple plans to unveil its first foldable iPhone, the Ultra, on September 9, with a starting price around $2,199 after a memory chip shortage raised costs.

Gizmodo • 08 Sep 22:30

Industry observers and analysts have offered various suggestions for the branding of Apple's first foldable iPhone, which is expected to be unveiled at the company's upcoming event.

CBS News • 08 Sep 20:25

Apple's September 9 showcase, dubbed "Surprise and Shine," is expected to feature its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18, and the debut of new CEO John Ternus.

Engadget • 08 Sep 17:30

Accessory maker Dbrand has posted nearly 50 case options for Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, which has not yet been announced, ahead of the company's September 9 product launch.

MacRumors • 08 Sep 17:24

Apple's September 9 event is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro series with upgraded hardware and a rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, with tentative pricing and launch dates outlined by analysts.

AppleInsider • 08 Sep 13:00

Apple executives say Tim Cook championed the company's foldable iPhone project for a decade, leading to the launch of the iPhone Ultra after his departure as CEO.

9to5Mac • 08 Sep 12:12

Research firm Counterpoint forecasts global foldable smartphone shipments to exceed 100 million units this year, with Apple expected to capture a quarter of the market.

New York Post • 07 Sep 20:01

Apple plans to introduce its inaugural foldable iPhone and updated iPhone 18 series, along with refreshed wearables and home devices, at its upcoming product event.

GSMArena.com • 07 Sep 19:21

Xiaomi unveiled its first wide-format foldable smartphone, the 18 Fold, featuring a custom Xring O3 SoC, high-resolution screens and a range of storage options, priced from about $1,600 to $2,400 in China.

macrumors.com • 07 Sep 15:26

Xiaomi introduced the 18 Fold, a dual-screen foldable phone with a new hinge and in-house processor, ahead of Apple’s expected foldable iPhone launch.

9to5mac.com • 07 Sep 12:23

Apple plans to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a new iPhone Ultra at its September event, with upgraded chips, cameras and a foldable design for the Ultra model.

Tom's Guide • 07 Sep 11:49

Apple is expected to unveil its inaugural foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, at the September 9 "Surprise and shine" event, with pre-orders likely to begin on September 12 and a starting price near $2,000.

9to5Mac • 05 Sep 19:15

Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, rumored as iPhone Ultra, which is expected to feature a 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen, mirroring the size of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.

MacRumors • 04 Sep 10:08

Apple is currently manufacturing only a few hundred foldable iPhone Ultra units per day, as quality checks slow the ramp-up, raising concerns about meeting demand.

9to5Mac • 03 Sep 18:17

Apple is set to launch three new flagship iPhones next week, with the Ultra model rumored to feature a dual-screen layout and exclusive multitasking capabilities.

MacRumors • 03 Sep 14:33

Research firm TrendForce estimates the foldable iPhone, expected to be called iPhone Ultra, will launch at $2,099 to $2,299 in the U.S., with top models potentially exceeding $3,000.

Tom's Guide • 03 Sep 04:30

Analysts predict the upcoming iPhone Ultra will launch with a starting price near $2,100 for the base model, potentially reaching $2,900 for higher-capacity versions.

9to5mac.com • 01 Sep 20:25

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone Ultra next week, with reports indicating a 5.5-inch cover screen, 7.8-inch inner screen, MagSafe support, a liquid-metal hinge and iOS 27 multitasking features, and a launch alongside the new Pro models at a price above $2,000.

MacRumors • 01 Sep 18:44

Analyst Mark Gurman told Tom's Guide that the upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra will likely support MagSafe charging and is slated to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.

9to5mac.com • 31 Aug 18:55

Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, at its September event, and recent reports suggest it will ship that month in limited quantities.