According to the latest report by analyst Jeff Pu, Apple is expected to introduce two foldable devices in 2026, specifically a foldable iPhone and a hybrid between an iPad and a MacBook with an 18.8-inch screen when opened.
The above report also mentioned that the foldable iPad/MacBook hybrid will be launched first, expected in the second quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, the foldable iPhone will be announced at the end of 2026. Most likely, this foldable iPhone will be launched with the iPhone 17 series around May. 9, but it may take until the end of the year for Apple to officially market this foldable iPhone model.
Analyst Jeff Pu seems very optimistic about Apple's current plans, especially after the company just signed a deal with a partner to provide displays for foldable iPhones. Of course, this information is only at the rumor level, and it will be a long time before we see what Apple plans to do.
Currently, most Android manufacturers have their own foldable smartphones. Samsung is a clear example of this being the only brand that has achieved some success in the high-end foldable segment with the debut of the Galaxy Z line in 2019. Meanwhile, OPPO, Huawei, Xiaomi or Honor… are all brands that follow but are also very successful with their own range of foldable display products. The fact that Apple entered this market later than its competitors could be due to several reasons.