Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max next to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. Jason Hiner/ZDNET
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The reliable supply chain reporter Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple just boosted its folding iPhone plans.
Apple will reportedly boost 2026 manufacturing to 8-10 million and 2027 to 20-25 million.
That is far beyond the 2.4 million units Samsung plans to sell for its recent Fold 7 device.
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a new report on Tuesday that Apple just issued a 20% boost in the number of foldable iPhones it plans to manufacture in 2026 and a 40% boost in the number it will make for 2027.
Apple has long been expected to launch a foldable iPhone since the company holds over 30 patents in folding phones.
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Kuo's report stated, "Apple recently revised its shipment forecasts for the foldable iPhone upward to 8-10 million units in 2026 and 20-25 million in 2027 (vs. previous estimate of 6-8 million and 10-15 million, respectively)."
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