Report from The Verge says Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone, seven years after Samsung introduced the Galaxy Fold, with the move seen as reinforcing Apple's continued influence over the smartphone industry.
The new device adopts an inward-folding design similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold and introduces a privacy-enhancing display feature, according to The Verge.
The Xiaomi 18 Fold was demonstrated behind closed doors at IFA, with The Verge reporting the device offers stronger specifications than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, ahead of an expected Apple foldable announcement.
Chinese smartphone makers moved to introduce new foldable devices before Apple's upcoming event, where the company is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone, according to CNBC.