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.
$蘋果 (AAPL.US)$ 報告稱計劃在2026年推出可摺疊iPhone，這可能會給可摺疊智能手機市場注入新的活力，而該市場的消費興趣正在減弱。
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.
發顯示屏分析師Ross Young表示，蘋果計劃在2026年下半年進軍可摺疊市場。這一戰略舉措可能會極大地推動市場增長，預計將會是創紀錄的一年。
Young anticipates a growth of over 30% in the foldable market in 2026, followed by a 20% growth in 2027 and 2028.
Young預計，2026年可摺疊市場將增長超過30％，隨後2027年和2028年將增長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.
關於蘋果的可摺疊iPhone，有關專家預測將於2026年9月左右推出。該設備預計將採用7.9至8.3英寸的尺寸範圍，並採用類似三星Galaxy Z Flip的「貝殼狀」設計。
This approach would allow the iPhone to fold vertically, offering a full-size device when opened and a compact form when closed.
這種方法將使iPhone能夠縱向摺疊，展開時提供全尺寸設備，關閉時呈緊湊形態。
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.
爲什麼重要：蘋果推出可摺疊iPhone是在三星等競爭對手推出八代可摺疊手機之後。根據韓國《經濟阿爾法》的一份報告，蘋果已將2026年9月設定爲可摺疊iPhone的發佈日期，這標誌着公司產品陣容中的重要里程碑。
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.
與此同時，全球智能手機市場正處於復甦之中。據國際數據公司稱，全球智能手機出貨量預計將在2024年同比增長6.2％，達到12.4億部。
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.
這種增長的背後是兩年的下滑，這是由對設備升級的潛在需求推動的。然而，預計增長將從2025年開始減緩至低個位數。
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.
爲了給蘋果製造困難，中國科技巨頭華爲正在加大力度挑戰iPhone製造商的主導地位。這家中國智能手機制造商最近推出了售價爲2800美元的Mate Xt，這是一款三折手機，價格要比蘋果的iPhone 16 Pro Max高得多。
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