Growing in recent years to the smartphone market Among the brands expected to participate AppleAccording to the latest claims, it will enter this market in 2026. This model will be folded horizontally in the middle, similar to what we saw in the Samsung Galaxy ZFlip series, and can be shrunk to a very small size.

Apple has been very busy backstage this week. In addition to the information that the iPhone 16 will be released in September, in 2025 It was hinted that we could see the first iPhone Ultra model in the upcoming iPhone 17 series as well. Now, it is being claimed that the iPhone will launch a foldable model in 2026.

This year the work started

South Korean news sources “To names close to Apple” According to the news they base Applestarted a research and development project for the foldable iPhone model this year. It was also claimed that the unfolded version of the phone would be the same as existing iPhone models.

In recent years, Apple has made many foldable phone or had received patents for foldable phone technology. It also held talks with Samsung for foldable display panels. On the other hand, it is worth remembering that these claims are just claims and Apple’s plans may be different. Apple may also release its first foldable device in a safer market or as a different product.