Is the iPhone Duo just the start, with most iPhones foldable within a decade?

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has predicted that the iPhone Duo is just the beginning, with most iPhones potentially becoming foldable within a decade. Currently, foldable devices only make up 2% of the global smartphone market, but this is expected to change significantly. The foldable market is projected to grow by 24% this year and an additional 37% next year.

Furthermore, Gurman believes that Apple could capture a 40% market share within this timeframe, potentially becoming the leading player in the foldable market. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman goes even further, predicting that within a decade, foldables will dominate new phone sales. He envisions a future where users appreciate the advantages of a larger display and a device capable of replacing laptops or tablets for many tasks.

Apple may explore a range of price points for their foldables, including a more premium model like the iPhone Duo Max alongside the more affordable iPhone SE. While a decade is a considerable amount of time in the rapidly evolving world of technology, there is no doubt that the foldable format could potentially become mainstream if manufacturing costs continue to decline.

However, one challenge that needs to be addressed is integrating Face ID technology into the foldable design, as this presents a greater technical hurdle than the existing selfie camera setup. Ultimately, Gurman's prediction will depend on the successful navigation of these challenges and the continued evolution of foldable technology.