9to5Mac Daily iPhone 17 rumors, AI departures
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Sep 5, 2025 Excitement brews around Apple's foldable iPhone, as expectations soar for its upcoming release. The tech giant faces challenges against existing models, while grappling with a notable shift in talent, particularly losses in its AI team. Meanwhile, rumors swirl regarding the iPhone 17, which may boast increased RAM and storage. A key question lingers: will Apple's innovative designs come with a hefty price tag? Stay tuned for all the latest buzz on these intriguing developments!
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Huge Demand Expected For iPhone Fold
- Ming-Chi Kuo reports Apple raised iPhone Fold shipment forecasts to 8–10M in 2026 and 20–25M in 2027.
- These jumps imply strong pent-up demand despite an expected ~$2,000 price point.
Design Fixes Could Overcome Price Barrier
- Apple reportedly solved major foldable issues like hinge design and display crease.
- If quality is high, price alone may not stop adoption of a new foldable iPhone.
Apple Faces AI Engineering Exodus
- Bloomberg says several AI researchers left Apple for Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic, including Xin Zhang.
- About 10 members left the Foundation Models team, revealing retention challenges around Apple's AI strategy.
