With Samsung dominating the foldable phone market, and rivals from companies such as Google, OnePlus, and Motorola proving popular, it’s long been expected that Apple would join.
In brief: Foldable/flippable phones are one of the areas where Apple has yet to venture. There have been reports that Cupertino would release its first foldable in 2026, but it seems that we’ll have to wait until at least 2027 to see an iPhone Flip or Fold.
With Samsung dominating the foldable phone market, and rivals from companies such as Google, OnePlus, and Motorola proving popular, it’s long been expected that Apple would join the pack at some point.
In May, an investor note from an analyst with a reliable track record claimed that Apple plans to unveil a foldable hybrid iPad by late 2025, followed by a folding iPhone the following year.
