Although the first folding iPhone has not yet been officially introduced, information about its successor is already circulating behind the scenes in the technological world. According to several independent sources, Apple not only is it completing preparations for the production of the first model, but it has also given the green light to the development of the second generation. If this information is confirmed, it will be a clear signal that the foldable iPhone is not a one-off experiment, but the start of a completely new product line.
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The second generation has reportedly been given the final green light
A Chinese acquaintance came with the information leaker Digital Chat Station, which has long been a relatively reliable source of information from the supply chain Applu. According to him, the project was referred to as iPhone Ultra 2 officially approved for development.
Interestingly, the second generation is said to use the same 7,8-inch foldable OLED display as the first model. It is supplied by Samsung and, according to current information, it will be one of the most technologically advanced flexible screens on the market. Apple Samsung reportedly decided to remove one of the traditional layers of the display and integrate the color filter directly into its structure. The result is a thinner panel, lighter weight, and lower power consumption.
if Apple will indeed retain the same display technology in the second generation, it would mean that instead of fundamental design changes, they will focus more on fine-tuning details, performance and reliability. Exactly, by the way Apple progressed even in the first generations Apple Watch or chips Apple Silicon.
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Production will begin this summer
The latest information from the Korean website The Elec also fits into the whole puzzle well. It claims that mass production of the first foldable iPhone is set to start at the end of July, despite reports in recent weeks of problems with the hinge design. According to supply chain sources Apple actually encountered several complications during testing. The mechanism after the millionech opening started to make small noises and some manufacturing tolerancesance caused higher scrap rates. However, most of these problems should have been eliminated, so the planned September performance remains in play for now.
The hinge itself is supposed to be one of the most interesting parts of the entire device. Shin Zu Shing and Amphenol are supposed to participate in its production, with part of the componentsonent is created using advanced 3D printing. The hinge is likely to be one of the key elements that will determine the first foldable iPhone differentiate from the competition.
It is also speculated that the device will offer a 5,5″ external display, A20 processor, C2 modem, dual rear cameras and, surprisingly, the return of Touch ID integrated into the power button instead of Face IDThe price should be around $2,000.
What will happen to the series? Air?
In addition to the folding model, Digital brought Chat Station one more interesting piece of information. The development of the iPhone Air 3 has reportedly not even started in the first prototype phase yet. Apple will probably first evaluate sales of the upcoming iPhone Air 2, which is expected to arrive in spring 2027. It is expected to offer a second camera and better battery life, which are the two most frequently mentioned complaints about the first generation. If the thin iPhone If it proves successful in the market, its successor will also be given the green light. Otherwise, it may Apple to reconsider its strategy. This clearly shows that while the folding iPhone se apparently becoming a long-term part of the offer Applu, the future of the series Air it remains open for now.
Expensive novelty can quickly lose value
Folding iPhone but it won't just be a technological treat. It will also probably be the most expensive ever iPhone in history. And it is precisely the high purchase price that raises the question of its value on the used equipment market. The analytical company SellCell estimated that if iPhone Ultra behaved like today's foldable Android phones, it could lose almost 65% of its value in the first year. For a device priced around $2,000, that would mean a loss of around $1,300.
On the other hand, such estimates should be taken with a grain of salt. iPhones traditionally hold their value significantly better than their competitors, and Apple has long dominated the used phone market. It is therefore quite possible that the first foldable iPhone will create a completely new category that will evolve completely differently from current foldable smartphones.
Only one thing is certain for now. Apple has been preparing to enter the world of foldable phones for several years and apparently does not want to release just one experimental model. Everything indicates that iPhone Ultra It is supposed to be the beginning of a new chapter that will continue for many years to come.
Only by Apple it shows that they deliberately impoverished it somewhere in order to put something AMAZING in it a year later, which the first model could have... I'm fed up with them. Oh, and so far it looks like a good *thing Ultra.
You are wrong.. it will be Ultra shit
AIR 2, probably means sudden death AIR thoughts when it is supposed to come out (March) 2027, and in a few months the anniversary iP20 PRO :D I personally have AIR and I'm satisfied with it, except for the durability, it's easy to handle.
But I will now buy the PRO model again, although unfortunately it is heavier and has a smaller display.
pity that apple doesn't have that one AIR as a "light" version of the iP PRO, if it were a thinner body without compromises (the price tag matched that!), it would be a blast!
btw: the funny thing is that I bought it for almost 30K and after a few months it's half the price at the bazaars :(((