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

9to5Mac • 10 sept. 20h04

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 sept. 17h32

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 sept. 12h35

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 sept. 10h00

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 sept. 20h38

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 sept. 20h07

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 sept. 19h10

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 sept. 19h05

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 sept. 18h39

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 sept. 17h45

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 sept. 23h02

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 sept. 22h30

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 sept. 20h25

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 sept. 17h30

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 sept. 17h24

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 sept. 13h00

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 sept. 12h12

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 sept. 20h01

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 sept. 19h21

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 sept. 15h26

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 sept. 12h23

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 sept. 11h49

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 sept. 19h15

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 sept. 10h08

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 sept. 18h17

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 sept. 14h33

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 sept. 04h30

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 sept. 20h25

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 sept. 18h44

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 août 18h55

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.