Is a folding iPhone coming soon? It is rumored that Apple will first test the market with "iPhone 17 Ultra".

Apple is rumored to release the iPhone 17 Ultra version to first test the iPhone's rumored folded version of the "iFold" market taste and technology extension. (Synopsis: Apple's AirPods "real-time translation" blockbuster upgrade is coming? It is rumored that iOS 19 will be officially launched this year) (Background supplement: Apple announced that it will invest $500 billion in the United States: TSMC US factory benefits, cooperation Hon Hai to build an AI server base.. Whether and when Apple (Apple Inc. ) will join the battle for folding smartphones has been the focus of close attention in Silicon Valley and Wall Street. Although competitors such as Samsung (Samsung) and Google have already launched multiple generations of folding products, Apple has never moved. However, according to the latest industry news and analyst forecasts, Apple's folding iPhone plan may be in the making, but before that, the market may first usher in a more extreme positioning "iPhone 17 Ultra", as a key step for Apple to test the acceptance of the high-priced market. Folding machine outpost battle Rumors about Apple's development of folding devices have never stopped, from various patent applications to supply chain news, all pointing to Apple's internal research and development. According to a recent source quoted by MacRumors, Apple's requirements for folding the iPhone are extremely high, not only pursuing a thinner body, less obvious screen creases, but also committed to improving the durability of the folding mechanism, obviously hoping to avoid the problems encountered by early competitors, and strive to provide a near-perfect user experience as soon as it is shot. This also explains why Apple has not launched related products - the pursuit of a latecomer, rather than seizing market opportunities, has always been Apple's usual strategy. However, creating a folding iPhone that meets Apple's standards will undoubtedly face high R&D and manufacturing costs, and its final price is bound to far exceed the existing Pro Max models. This also leads to another recent high-profile rumor: Apple may launch a new top-of-the-line model called "iPhone 17 Ultra" in the iPhone 17 series expected to be released in the fall of 2025. Apple's three intentions Summing up multiple sources, the positioning of this iPhone 17 Ultra will surpass the existing Pro Max, such as a thinner body, further upgrades to periscope lenses, and may even involve Dynamic Island's innovative or hidden lens technology, equipped with exclusive features, and of course, accompanied by higher pricing. The strategic implications of this move may go far beyond expanding the product line. First, test the price ceiling. The cost of folding the iPhone determines its high selling price. Apple needs to understand how receptive is the market for iPhones that exceed $1,500 or approach $2,000? If the iPhone 17 Ultra can successfully gain a foothold in the market, it will establish consumer expectations for the higher-priced folding iPhone in the future. The evolution of design and technology. Ultra models may be the first to adopt some of the more radical designs or new technologies, such as more complex material applications or internal structural adjustments. These experiences will be valuable technology accumulation for folding devices that require precision mechanical structure and flexible screen integration in the future. Supply chain readiness. The launch of a newly positioned high-end model also requires supply chain partners to be prepared in terms of capacity, yield and technology, which can be seen as a stress test of supply chain capabilities and a preview of future folding iPhones with more complex production processes. Of course, all this is still in the stage of rumor and analysis. Apple officials have never confirmed any plans to fold the iPhone or iPhone 17 Ultra. However, from Apple's past product layout strategy, this model of "testing the water temperature with next-generation high-end products first, and then launching revolutionary products" is not impossible. At that time, Apple Watch Edition tested the luxury market with a sky-high K gold version, although it did not become mainstream, but it also laid the foundation for the subsequent price of Apple Watch. Related reports Apple AirPods "real-time translation" heavy upgrade is coming? It is rumored that iOS 19 debuted and was officially launched this year Apple announced that it invested $500 billion in the United States: TSMC US factory benefits, cooperation Hon Hai to build an AI server base: . Apple's iPhone production has been affected! Foxconn India bans Chinese employees from "seeking help from Taiwanese" 〈Folding iPhone is coming? It is said that Apple first tested the market temperature with "iPhone 17 Ultra", and this article was first published in BlockTempo's "Dynamic Trend - The Most Influential Blockchain News Media".