アップル、「折りたたみ式iPhone」を2026年後半に量産開始か
Apple may start mass production of foldable iPhone in late 2026
Apple may start mass production of foldable iPhone in late 2026
ニュースサイト9to5Macが報じたアナリストのJeff Pu(ジェフ・プー)のレポートによると、アップルは、折りたたみ式iPhoneの量産を2026年後半に開始する見通しという
According to a report by analyst Jeff Pu published by news site 9to5Mac, Apple is expected to begin mass production of foldable iPhones in the second half of 2026.
According to a report by analyst Jeff Pu published by news site 9to5Mac, Apple is expected to begin mass production of foldable iPhones in the second half of 2026.
彼は、アップルに折りたたみ技術を供給するサプライチェーンの情報から、この予測を立てたとしている
He said he made this prediction based on information about the supply chain that supplies Apple’s folding technology.
He said he made this prediction based on information about the supply chain that supplies Apple’s folding technology.
アップルによる折りたたみ式端末の革命は、MacBookとiPadのハイブリッドな的位置づけのデバイスから始まるとプーは予想している
Phu predicts that Apple’s revolution in foldable devices will begin with a device that is positioned as a hybrid of the MacBook and iPad.
Phu predicts that Apple’s revolution in foldable devices will begin with a device that is positioned as a hybrid of the MacBook and iPad.
この端末は20.3インチのディスプレイを搭載し、スタンドアローンのタブレットとして使用可能で、折りたたむと13インチのMacBookに似たノートパソコンになるという
The device has a 20.3-inch display and can be used as a standalone tablet, and can be folded into a 13-inch MacBook-like laptop.
The device has a 20.3-inch display and can be used as a standalone tablet, and can be folded into a 13-inch MacBook-like laptop.
ブルームバーグのマーク・ガーマンも2月にアップルが「デュアルスクリーンの折りたたみ式のMacBookとiPadのハイブリッドを模索している」と伝えていた
Bloomberg’s Mark Garman also reported in February that Apple was ”exploring a dual-screen, foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid.”
Bloomberg’s Mark Garman also reported in February that Apple was ”exploring a dual-screen, foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid.”
アップルはiPadOSとmacOSをより緊密に連携させ、開発者の負担を増やすことなく、どちらのプラットフォームでもソフトウェアを実行できるようにする取り組みを続けている
Apple continues to work to bring iPadOS and macOS closer together, allowing software to run on either platform without increasing the burden on developers.
Apple continues to work to bring iPadOS and macOS closer together, allowing software to run on either platform without increasing the burden on developers.
これら2つのOSは2025年後半までに、さらに2回の改良を経て、タブレットとノートPCを組み合わせたシステムが、両者のモードで快適に連携するようになる可能性がある
By the second half of 2025, these two operating systems could undergo two more improvements, allowing tablet and laptop systems to work together comfortably in both modes.
By the second half of 2025, these two operating systems could undergo two more improvements, allowing tablet and laptop systems to work together comfortably in both modes.
アップルは、この大型ハードウェアの開発プロセスで得られた知見やソフトウェアを、折りたたみ式iPhoneに投入しようとしている
Apple is taking the knowledge and software gained from the development process for this large piece of hardware and applying it to the foldable iPhone.
Apple is taking the knowledge and software gained from the development process for this large piece of hardware and applying it to the foldable iPhone.
プーが主張する2026年後半という量産開始のタイミングは、iPhone 18シリーズの発売と重なることになる
The timing of mass production starting in the second half of 2026, which Pooh claims, will coincide with the release of the iPhone 18 series.
The timing of mass production starting in the second half of 2026, which Pooh claims, will coincide with the release of the iPhone 18 series.
伝統的に、アップルは競合よりも遅れて新たなテクノロジーを導入してきたが、折りたたみ端末市場においてもディスプレイなどの初期段階の土台作りを他のメーカに任せてきた
Traditionally, Apple has introduced new technology later than its competitors, and even in the foldable device market, it has left the early groundwork, such as displays, to other manufacturers.
Traditionally, Apple has introduced new technology later than its competitors, and even in the foldable device market, it has left the early groundwork, such as displays, to other manufacturers.
サムスンがGalaxy Foldを発売したのは2019年だったため、プーの予想が正しいとすれば、アップルは、そこから約7年遅れてこの市場に乗り込むことになる
Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold in 2019, so if Pooh’s prediction is correct, Apple will enter this market about seven years later.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold in 2019, so if Pooh’s prediction is correct, Apple will enter this market about seven years later.
アップルのハイブリッド端末とそれに続く折りたたみ式のiPhoneの開発は、かなりの急ピッチで進められることになりそうだ
Development of Apple’s hybrid device and subsequent foldable iPhone is likely to proceed at a fairly rapid pace.
Development of Apple’s hybrid device and subsequent foldable iPhone is likely to proceed at a fairly rapid pace.
これらの端末に必要な高度なスクリーンの大量製造の兆候も、間もなくサプライチェーンから確認できるかもしれない
We may soon see signs of mass manufacturing of the advanced screens needed for these devices in the supply chain.
We may soon see signs of mass manufacturing of the advanced screens needed for these devices in the supply chain.