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Apple is expected to begin assembling its first foldable iPhone as early as late Q3 or early Q4 2025, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The project will reportedly be handled by long-time partner Foxconn.
Kuo says many components, including the complex hinge mechanism, are still being finalised. However, Samsung Display is already preparing production lines to manufacture up to 8 million foldable panels per year, likely in anticipation of Apple’s 2026 launch.
Rumours of a 15-20-million-unit order from Apple appear to reflect cumulative demand…
