While brands like Samsung, Google, Xiaomi and Honor already offer folding smartphones, Apple does not seem at all in a hurry to enter this market. However, there are already many rumors circulating about the folding iPhones that Apple is secretly working on. And in fact, one of these rumors recently mentioned a way that Apple would have found to stand out from the crowd, when it finally markets the folding iPhone.
The folding iPhone in 2026?
In a recent publication, the X account “Jukanlosreve”, which relays Korean media, indicates that production of the folding iPhone would begin in May 2026 and this model should also be marketed in 2026. The device would have a smartphone-tablet format , similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold, and the Cupertino firm would plan an annual production of 15 to 20 million units. According to this new rumor, it is Samsung which will supply the foldable screens to Apple.
But the most interesting thing is that, according to the publication of “Jukanlosreve”: “It is expected to feature the most advanced technology, surpassing all existing foldable devices.” Unfortunately, it does not give more details. But in any case, it would be logical that, as Apple arrived late to the folding smartphone market, it offers something that stands out from the crowd. For example, Apple could offer a foldable screen without bending marks (a problem that no manufacturer has solved so far).
The real new features from 2025?
As usual, caution remains in order, since this information does not come from an official source. But in any case, it would be normal for Apple to finally seek to surprise its fans by offering important new features in terms of design. Moreover, this could start in 2025, with the release of the iPhone 17 Air. According to rumors, next year, Apple will not offer iPhone 17 Plus, but will replace it with the iPhone Air. It would be an iPhone whose design would be radically different from that of previous models, and which would also have a very reduced thickness. On the other hand, in order to offer this ultra-thin design, Apple would make some concessions in terms of the technical sheet.
- Many rumors are already circulating about the future folding iPhone
- And according to one of these, Apple plans to use technology that is not found on any competing model to stand out from the crowd
- The source of this new rumor does not give further details, but it is possible that Apple has found a way to eliminate crease marks on folding smartphones
