Apple CEO John Ternus confirmed that the company's foldable technology research began in 2011, leading to the launch of the $2,000 iPhone Duo featuring a custom hinge and A20 Pro chip.
Huawei CTO Li Xiaolong explained the transition from Z-fold to U-fold designs in the Mate XT 2, citing improvements in device weight, thickness, and screen protection.
The launch of Apple's iPhone Duo has prompted former Microsoft staff to reflect on the legacy of the Surface Duo, which was discontinued in 2023.
Android Auto users report that foldable smartphones fail to place calls while closed, prompting an investigation by Google and Motorola.
Huawei reports 1.2 million units sold for its Pura X Max foldable smartphone within four months, alongside a 76.5% sales spike following the launch of a competing Apple device.
Samsung is accelerating the launch of its Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and a new rollable smartphone to compete with Apple's entry into the foldable market.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has switched to the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which was recently spotted during the 2026 All-In Summit.
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, aiming to capture a quarter of the global market through standardized software adaptation and a unified app ecosystem.
Apple's Craig Federighi confirmed that the new iPhone Duo folding smartphone may overlap with the iPad mini, potentially replacing the need for a separate small tablet for some users.
Mark Gurman predicts the iPhone Duo will establish foldable smartphones as the new mainstream standard for mobile computing over the next decade.
Counterpoint forecasts a 74% increase in foldable smartphone panel shipments by 2030, driven by a shift toward large and multi-foldable display technologies.
Huawei has released the Pura X Max foldable smartphone in two new colors, with prices starting at ¥11 999.
Xiaomi sold approximately 36,000 units of its new 18 Fold smartphone on the first day of sales, marking a 310% growth compared to the previous generation.
Global shipments of foldable smartphone panels are expected to surge in the second half of 2026, with Apple contributing 27% of the annual total.
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999, entering a market long dominated by Chinese manufacturers like Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo.
Global foldable smartphone panel shipments declined by 13% in the first half of 2026, driven by a sharp drop in clamshell models and a shift toward large, book-style devices.
Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, joining a long list of devices that have used the same branding over the past several decades.
Samsung executives emphasize device weight as the critical success factor for foldables as they prepare for the entry of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone.
Apple is set to launch its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, with projections suggesting it will capture a 28% market share shortly after release.
