Apple’s first foldable device won’t be an iPhone, but this one is still in the plans!
For years the possibility of Apple presenting a foldable iPhone. Although the company has never said anything about it, the patents registered in favor of this technology confirm its interest in the idea. One of the latest reports claimed that the device could arrive in 2027, but a new update has reduced the wait to 2026.
Few days ago, Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu said Apple will begin mass production of a 20.3-inch foldable device in late 2025, followed by a foldable iPhone in late 2026.. With both launches, Apple would present a “new line for Apple” aimed at the “ultra-high-end market.”
Apple is working hard on foldable devices, according to a new report
According to Pu’s report, the dates on Apple’s roadmap have been modified, confirming that Apple’s first foldable device will not be an iPhone. As for the 20.3-inch device, a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed that it could be “a dual-screen foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid.”. For its part, Ming-Chi Kuo previously reported that Apple was working on a 20.3-inch foldable MacBookwhich is scheduled for release in 2027.
In the same report, Pu says that there is “increasing visibility” of Apple’s foldable devicesbased on supply chain controls.
In October 2023, DigiTimes reported that Apple’s foldable iPad is now in the “intense development” phase. And that Apple is currently working with several suppliers to develop a foldable iPad, before small-scale production begins towards the end of 2024.
With the latest reports suggesting an intensified focus on the development of a foldable iPhone, expectations grow among consumers and industry. However, uncertainty remains regarding the specific details of the design, functionality, and how Apple would integrate this innovation into its existing ecosystem.
Taking into account the experience with previous products and the current interest in innovating in other technologies, Apple would not have to rush the launch that these reports insist on. And beyond offering a folding option, The challenge is to ensure it meets the high expectations of quality, performance and user experience that consumers associate with the brand.