Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Be Cheaper Than Expected thanks to new hinge design and Foxconn partnership.
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Apple Foldable iPhone May Cost Less Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Be Cheaper Than Expected Apple fans have reason to celebrate — Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Be Cheaper Than Expected , according to new reports. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple’s innovative hinge design and manufacturing partnerships could help the company cut production costs significantly. This move might make Apple’s first foldable device more affordable than earlier predictions suggested. Image : Google Lower Hinge Costs May Drive Down Price In a new report, Kuo noted that the hinge for Apple’s foldable iPhone is projected to have an average selling price (ASP) of $70 to $80 , which is notably lower than the market’s earlier expectation of $100 to $120. The price drop isn’t due to cheaper materials but rather smart engineering and assembly design optimization . Foxconn, Apple’s longtime manufacturing partner, appears to be a major driver of this efficiency. By leveraging its scale and production expertise, Foxconn is helping Apple streamline product…
