For a long time now, several rumors have pointed to Apple's entry into the foldable equipment market. The latest reports that Tim Cook's company will finally launch a foldable iPhone in 2026 that arrives with attributes capable of surpassing rivals currently available on the market.
[Exclusive] Apple’s Foldable Product Set for Release in 2026According 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…
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The information comes through a publication, on the social network X, by leaker Revegnus who cites a senior Apple official as a source. The leaker says that this launch will take place in 2026, a little later than expected.
Now, this delay in entering the foldable market has an advantage. The foldable iPhone arrives with cutting-edge technology, capable of surpassing its rivals, according to this latest rumor.
According to the senior Apple official: “The foldable iPhone is expected to be thinner and lighter than competitors.” The same source also adds that the “objective is to avoid the crease marks that competitors struggle with”.
We've been hearing about the launch of a foldable iPhone for a long time and we know that Apple hasn't abandoned this project yet. Supposedly, he spent the last five years working on this type of model.
It appears that Apple has not abandoned the project for a foldable iPhone Image generated by AI Microsoft Designer
It seems logical that Tim Cook's company is trying to concentrate cutting-edge technology on this equipment, not only to justify its late entry into the segment, but also to present a product that, ultimately, is immune to creases in the middle of the screen.
However, recently analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that in 2027 Apple will launch a foldable MacBook with a 20-inch screen. If the information is confirmed, this product would be doubly innovative due to its screen size and the fact that it is foldable.
Previous rumors also pointed to the hypothesis of a foldable iPad which, according to these sources, could also hit the market in 2026. There are many rumors, but so far Apple has been very cautious about entering the foldable equipment market.