Apple's Foldable iPhone Could Spark Smartphone Market Revival In 2026, Says Expert
Apple's Foldable iPhone Could Spark Smartphone Market Revival In 2026, Says Expert
Speculation has been rife about Apple's foldable iPhone, with analysts predicting a launch around September 2026. The device is expected to feature a size range between 7.9 and 8.3 inches, adopting a "clamshell" design akin to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip.$Apple (AAPL.US)$ reported plans to launch a foldable iPhone in 2026 could breathe new life into the foldable smartphone market, which has been experiencing waning consumer interest.
$苹果 (AAPL.US)$ 报告称计划在2026年推出可折叠iPhone，这可能会给可折叠智能手机市场注入新的活力，而该市场的消费兴趣正在减弱。
What Happened: Display analyst Ross Young has indicated that Apple aims to enter the foldable market in the latter half of 2026. This strategic move could significantly boost the market, with projections of a record-breaking year.
发显示屏分析师Ross Young表示，苹果计划在2026年下半年进军可折叠市场。这一战略举措可能会极大地推动市场增长，预计将会是创纪录的一年。
Young anticipates a growth of over 30% in the foldable market in 2026, followed by a 20% growth in 2027 and 2028.
Young预计，2026年可折叠市场将增长超过30％，随后2027年和2028年将增长20％。
Speculation has been rife about Apple's foldable iPhone, with analysts predicting a launch around September 2026. The device is expected to feature a size range between 7.9 and 8.3 inches, adopting a "clamshell" design akin to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip.
关于苹果的可折叠iPhone，有关专家预测将于2026年9月左右推出。该设备预计将采用7.9至8.3英寸的尺寸范围，并采用类似三星Galaxy Z Flip的“贝壳状”设计。
This approach would allow the iPhone to fold vertically, offering a full-size device when opened and a compact form when closed.
这种方法将使iPhone能够纵向折叠，展开时提供全尺寸设备，关闭时呈紧凑形态。
Why It Matters: The introduction of a foldable iPhone by Apple comes after eight generations of foldable phones from competitors like Samsung. According to a report by the Korean publication Alpha Economy, Apple has set September 2026 as the launch date for its foldable iPhone, marking a significant milestone in the company's product lineup.
为什么重要：苹果推出可折叠iPhone是在三星等竞争对手推出八代可折叠手机之后。根据韩国《经济阿尔法》的一份报告，苹果已将2026年9月设定为可折叠iPhone的发布日期，这标志着公司产品阵容中的重要里程碑。
Meanwhile, the global smartphone market is poised for a rebound. According to International Data Corporation, global smartphone shipments are expected to rise by 6.2% year-over-year in 2024, reaching 1.24 billion units.
与此同时，全球智能手机市场正处于复苏之中。据国际数据公司称，全球智能手机出货量预计将在2024年同比增长6.2％，达到12.4亿部。
This growth follows two years of decline, driven by pent-up demand for device upgrades. However, growth is expected to slow to low single digits from 2025 onward.
这种增长的背后是两年的下滑，这是由对设备升级的潜在需求推动的。然而，预计增长将从2025年开始减缓至低个位数。
To make things difficult for Apple, Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co. has been ramping up efforts to challenge the iPhone maker's dominance. The Chinese smartphone maker recently launched the Mate XT, a tri-fold phone priced at $2,800, significantly higher than Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max.
为了给苹果制造困难，中国科技巨头华为正在加大力度挑战iPhone制造商的主导地位。这家中国智能手机制造商最近推出了售价为2800美元的Mate Xt，这是一款三折手机，价格要比苹果的iPhone 16 Pro Max高得多。
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