Changes in US stocks | Apple (AAPL.US) rose 3%, institutions expect folding iPhones to gain 25% market share in 2026

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on Friday, Apple (AAPL.US) rose 3% to $331.38. According to the news, the latest report from market research agency Counterpoint Research shows that the folding screen smartphone market is expected to usher in a major turning point in 2026. Apple will launch its first folding iPhone in 2026. The agency predicts that in its first year of entering the market, Apple is expected to quickly conquer 25% of the market share and become a key force in reshaping the competitive landscape.

Also, according to market sources, Apple is developing the next generation MacBook Neo, which will be equipped with the A19 Pro chip. In terms of performance, the A19 Pro was about 10-15% faster than the A18 Pro in single-core and multi-core CPU tests. According to the report, the increase in GPU performance was even more significant. Benchmarks showed that the A19 Pro's performance improved by up to 40%.