A $2,000 foldable iPhone? What to expect from Apple's event this week
Days after taking over as Apple 's chief executive, John Ternus is widely expected to introduce a foldable iPhone at the company's Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday. That is only one of many possibilities for what looks set to be an iPhone -centric event. His predecessor, Tim Cook , was responsible for launching a string of successful products and projects, and it seems the new Apple chief…
Apple is poised to make a significant impact at its upcoming Surprise and Shine event, with rumors suggesting that newly appointed CEO John Ternus may unveil a foldable iPhone. This would mark a significant departure for the company, which has faced criticism for being behind in the foldable smartphone market compared to competitors like Samsung.
However, Apple's history of innovation, as demonstrated by the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, suggests that a foldable iPhone could be a major success. Analysts predict that Apple could ship up to six million foldable iPhones this year, potentially capturing a 25% market share in the foldable sector. The cost of the foldable iPhone is speculated to range between $2,000 and $2,600.
While other predictions for the event include the potential introduction of AI-equipped AirPods and an expressive lamp robot, these remain highly speculative.
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