The first foldable phone from Apple is still in the rumor mill, and there is no date for its debut. The previous rumors anticipated a launch date in 2025, but that never happened. Now, in a fresh leak, one of the trusted leakers, Mark Gurman, has claimed the first foldable iPhone will debut in 2026. According to the tipster, Apple is planning to introduce its fold device in the second half of next year. It could probably be launched along with regular iPhone 18 series phones. It would be the direct rival to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold devices in later years.
The same tipster predicted the previous launch year, though we are here with a new date. As per the news, Apple has ordered its partner company to find a display supplier to produce displays for foldables. Also, Apple has secured prototypes to build a better industry-standard product that can match Galaxy Z Fold 7, Oppo Find N6, and others. Samsung is a prominent player in this category, so Apple doesnβt want any mistakes in its debut.
Further, Mark Gurman is betting on a new iPhone design next year. For the iPhone 18 series, the company may use a never-before-seen design. With the iPhone 17, many leakers are suggesting different designs, so no one knows what Apple will bring with the iPhone 18. In the next Apple event, there will be a new entry in the iPhone 17 Air, which will replace the current Plus variant. The company has many plans for the future, we should see how many of them will be executed.
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