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Apple's Second Foldable iPhone Set for 2027 Launch, Claims Kuo

Apple will launch its second foldable iPhone in the second half of 2027, as part of a major shake-up of its iPhone launch strategy, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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According to Kuo's latest report outlining Apple's new staggered iPhone roadmap through 2027, Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone in the second half of next year, followed by a second-generation model a year later in 2027, which will be the 20th anniversary of the iPhone.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last month reported that Apple in 2027 plans to launch a foldable iPhone alongside a "bold" new iPhone Pro model that makes more extensive use of glass. He did not say which generation of foldable it would be.

However, Gurman had previously said he expects Apple's first book-style foldable iPhone to be released next year, so it was presumed that the "foldable version" he said is coming in 2027 would be a second iteration of that model. Kuo's latest report therefore appears to back up this interpretation.

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Top Rated Comments

13 months ago

I will not buy a foldable phone, absolutely 0 interest in them. If apple stops putting out a regular phone, I will switch to another manufacturer.
People need to stop overacting, they will make regular phones still. Jumping ship to another company over a reason like that is silly
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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13 months ago

I will not buy a foldable phone, absolutely 0 interest in them. If apple stops putting out a regular phone, I will switch to another manufacturer.
Who ever suggested Apple would stop making a standard iPhone?
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
13 months ago

Where's the leak about the foldable car coming in 2035?
The car already folded.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
13 months ago
Wondering if the new thinner iPhone is an offshoot of the redesign to create a foldable iPhone, rather than an actual choice to bring out a slim iPhone?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TechRunner Avatar
13 months ago

The car already folded.
Well played! 🤣
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
13 months ago

People will buy it. They've been wanting it, but I don't want it.
The foldable phone will be my next device. It’s hard to believe that I’ve had my 15PM since September 2023. I’ve been hesitant to get excited about a new release until leaks of the foldable phone started appearing every other weekend.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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