An earlier rumor was disseminating information that Apple had halted work on its foldable iPhone because there were durability concerns regarding the display. Now, a new update claims that the technology giant is actively developing the device and has actually reassigned some key personnel hailing from the Apple Vision Pro team to work on this new form factor.
Fresh rumor also alleges that Apple is eyeing a shipments target of 50 million units for the foldable iPhone
An individual close to Apple’s internal plans informed Alpha Biz that the company is actively working to launch the foldable iPhone. The unnamed individual has also provided an estimated launch timeline for this product while mentioning that key members from Apple Vision Pro have been designated to the device’s development.
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With the Apple Vision Pro successor launch at least 18 months away, it gives the select personnel sufficient breathing room to move on to the next product, which is allegedly the foldable iPhone. Earlier, it was rumored that the California-based firm was working on not one but two prototypes belonging to this category, but there were still concerns revolving around its durability and high price tag.
Though the latest information claims that Apple has targeted a 50 million shipments mark, all of these plans can be scrapped if the company finds major roadblocks during the development phase. We also feel that with Samsung receiving the MIL-STD 810G rating from the U.S. Department of Defense for its 7-inch foldable display, durability should be of little concern to Apple.
Instead, the company’s primary worry will probably be profitability and how to capitalize on selling a foldable iPhone while charging customers a premium for models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Again, we recommend readers treat this information with a pinch of salt, and as always, we will be back with more updates.
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