Apple may launch a foldable iPhone in 2026, reportedly thinner and lighter than competitors
Apple is reportedly prioritizing the prevention of crease marks on the folding screen of its upcoming foldable phone.
Apple is said to be working on a host of foldable devices, with a clamshell foldable phone and a foldable tablet rumoured to be in the works. Earlier this week, a prominent Apple analyst claimed that a foldable MacBook would in fact be Apple’s first product in the category, going into mass production in 2027. Now, a tipster has said that the company plans to release a foldable iPhone in 2026.
According to Revegnus (@Tech_Reve), a folding iPhone would be Apple’s first foldable, with the company eyeing a release window of 2026. The new information contradicts reports from last month that claimed the company had halted development on a foldable phone over display issues.
[Exclusive] Apple's Foldable Product Set for Release in 2026
According to a senior Apple official quoted by AlphaBiz, "After careful consideration, Apple has confirmed the release of its foldable iPhone for the later-than-expected year of 2026," stating, "Given the delayed…
— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) March 8, 2024
The tipster, referring to a report from Korean outlet AlphaBiz, suggested that Apple’s foldable phone is slated for release in 2026. Allegedly, a senior Apple official provided insights into the iPhone maker’s plans for a folding phone. The official, as quoted in the report, stated, “Apple has decided to release the foldable iPhone in 2026, which is later than expected.” Additionally, they remarked, “As it is a later release than its competitors, we know that cutting-edge technologies will be concentrated.”
As per the report, the Apple official emphasized that the foldable iPhone would prioritize being thinner and lighter compared to its competitors, with a key focus on preventing crease marks on the folding screen. The official reportedly stated, “In particular, the goal is to avoid the wrinkles that competitors are struggling with.
