More information reporting… “Asian region suppliers are manufacturing components”,
Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered a keynote speech at the ‘Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024’ held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA on June 10 (local time). 24.06.10 ⓒ Reuters=News1 ⓒ News1 by Reporter Kim Ye-seul,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Shin Gi-rim = Apple is reportedly gearing up for a significant hardware design overhaul with the upcoming launch of a foldable iPhone as early as 2026, as reported by the IT specialized media ‘The Information’ on the 23rd (local time).’,
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, ‘According to sources familiar with the matter cited by the media, Apple’s foldable iPhone has progressed from the conceptual stage. The company has reached out to suppliers in the Asian region to manufacture components for the foldable iPhone, which has been internally codenamed V68, the sources said.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, Apple is planning to upgrade the camera on at least one iPhone model, allowing users to adjust aperture size with a mechanical system to create a depth effect, the media speculated. However, the media added that there is no guarantee that Apple will actually release a foldable iPhone.’,
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, ‘Reuters expects Apple to follow in the footsteps of Samsung Electronics, which pioneered the foldable phone segment. The foldable smartphone market with AI capabilities is currently dominated by Honor and Huawei in China, and globally by Samsung Electronics. If Apple enters the market, it could increase market share and stimulate demand.’,
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, ‘In early July, Samsung unveiled the most expensive flagship model with new AI features, making the latest foldable smartphone lighter and slimmer. According to a report by Counterpoint Research in May, the global foldable smartphone market recorded the highest growth rate in six quarters, with a 49% growth in the first quarter compared to the previous year, and Huawei surpassed Samsung Electronics for the first time to take the top spot.\n’]