Apple Could Release Foldable iPhone Model In 2026

Apple could make the biggest iPhone design change by launching a new foldable model in 2026, according to a recent report shared by The Information.

The tech giant has been considering creating its own version of modern foldable smartphones like other tech companies have been doing.

According to Reuters, Samsung was the pioneer in foldable smartphones after launching the first model in 2019. Interest in this type of device has been increasing, a recent report by Counterpoint Research states that during this first quarter of the year, the foldable smartphone market grew by 49%.

As explained by anonymous sources quoted in the report, Apple has moved from the ideation process and reached out to Asian suppliers. There is also a special code name for the new foldable iPhone within the company: V68.

As reported by The Verge, other websites have also confirmed Apple’s intentions of launching a new foldable iPhone and there are also rumors about Apple working on a foldable MacBook.

This new type of iPhone, powered with AI technology, could be a strategy from Apple to boost sales and deal with powerful competitors like Huawei and Samsung. However, there is no guarantee that this will happen, and Apple hasn’t shared an official announcement yet.

Users Share Thoughts On Social Media

The new foldable iPhone rumor has quickly spread across social media and has been discussed in comments and forums online.

“These foldable iPhones have been rumored for years. Honestly, I don’t believe this will ever happen, there just isn’t enough of a foldable market,” commented a user on X. “Good for Apple on showing up to the party. When Samsung is on Fold and Flip 8,” added another.

While many users shared their excitement about the new foldable iPhone on X, others expressed their concerns on Reddit. “I think it’s inevitable that they will, but the question is when. Apple definitely doesn’t seem in a rush to do so, which is consistent with their general approach,” wrote a Redditor. “The technology is awesome, but I don’t think it’s quite there yet and doesn’t seem to be at the level that Apple wants.”

Google will officially launch its Pixel 9 device in August and many users expect a foldable version as well. Apple customers will have to wait a little longer for the official event in September or until the company discloses an official statement.