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Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?

Apple's entry into the foldable phone market defies the trend of declining demand.

By · Published September 10, 2026 at 15:42 UTC · Updated September 10, 2026 at 16:24 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
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Source diversity sample: thedailystar.net · Stuff South Africa · Yahoo Finance · Storyboard18 · Huawei Central · The New York Times.

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  • Primary Driver: Apple's entry into the foldable phone market defies the trend of declining demand.
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Apple's foray into foldable phones has raised eyebrows, as the technology is reportedly unpopular. This development is driving supply chain upgrades, as reported by Yahoo Finance. This news follows The New York Times' report that foldable phones are unpopular, prompting questions about Apple's decision to enter the market.

The New York Times' report does not provide a clear answer to this question. The story of Apple's foldable phone is still unfolding, with no clear resolution on why the company has chosen to enter this market. The fate of other phone manufacturers who have already invested in foldable technology remains uncertain.

As the market continues to evolve, one thing is clear: Apple's entry into the foldable phone market is a significant development.

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Answered

Why is Apple selling a foldable phone?

The reason for Apple's decision to enter the foldable phone market is unclear.

Will other phone manufacturers follow Apple's lead?

The fate of other phone manufacturers who have already invested in foldable technology remains uncertain.

How popular are foldable phones?

Foldable phones are reportedly unpopular.

Topics

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