Apple is getting ready to launch its very first foldable iPhone, expected to hit the market in the second half of 2026. According to reports, Apple is finalizing the design and technical details for a book-style foldable device, which could be named the “iPhone Fold.” This would be Apple’s big entry into the foldable phone market — a space that has been growing slowly but steadily, led mostly by Samsung so far.
What makes this exciting is that Apple, one of the biggest and most influential tech companies in the world, might finally change how people see foldable smartphones. Once Apple joins the game, foldables could move from being a niche product to something more mainstream.
A recent report by UBS, a global investment bank, shares more details. In an analyst note titled Unfolding the implications of an iPhone Fold launch, UBS highlights the potential cost of the device. Based on their teardown of Samsung’s Z Fold SE, they believe Apple’s foldable phone could be priced as low as \$1,800 — which is cheaper than expected for a high-end Apple product.
The launch of a foldable iPhone could spark major competition and innovation in the smartphone world. It might also push prices down across the industry over time. Though 2026 is still a year away, the news is already generating buzz and setting the stage for Apple’s next big leap in mobile technology.
