Apple iPhone Fold could be more affordable than expected as hinge costs drop to around $70-80 | NYGazet

A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sheds light on a key component driving the Apple iPhone Fold’s production strategy. The latest supply chain update points to major cost changes and a surprising shift in who’s building one of its most critical parts.

Kuo adds that the hinge cost decline is mainly the result of design optimisation and Foxconn’s large-scale manufacturing efficiency, rather than cheaper raw materials. The analyst also expects Luxshare-ICT to become an additional hinge supplier after... [801 chars]