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Apple and Huawei launch foldables to combat smartphone market decline

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Apple and Huawei are set to launch new foldable phones, aiming to revitalize a struggling global smartphone market predicted to see a double-digit decline in shipments. Analysts anticipate Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected at their September event, could significantly boost the category's momentum. Huawei will also unveil its upgraded Mate XT 2 device shortly before Apple's announcement. The entry of these major players is expected to reshape the foldable market, with Apple projected to capture a substantial share. AI

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Apple and Huawei launch foldables to combat smartphone market decline

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iris Deng ·

    Huawei and Apple bend to a tougher market with foldable phones as memory crunch bites

    Highly anticipated foldable launches from Apple and Huawei Technologies next week are expected to offer a much-needed lifeline to a subdued global smartphone market, which is bracing for an estimated 17 per cent decline in 2026. Apple’s September 9 event has the industry watching…

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