Apple will release a folding smartphone before the second coming - in 2026

A Chinese informant said that Apple will release its first foldable smartphone in 2026. According to his information, Xiaomi, which released Mix Fold 4 in 2024, will also launch a foldable smartphone. Overall, the top five best-selling foldable smartphones will also include Huawei, Honor, Oppo, and Vivo.

The foldable smartphone from Apple is like a philosopher's stone - rumours about it have been circulating since the 13th century in 2017, but the final product never appears. It is known that the company has tested prototypes with folding screens. Being close to the production, the informant may indeed learn about the launch of mass production.

It is not yet known whether the company will choose a foldable form factor - like Fold or Flip. However, the steady development of this niche, which is only growing every year, indicates that Apple will have to release a foldable smartphone in any case.

By the way, in March 2025, the company registered a patent for a device that automatically folds the screen in case of a fall to reduce damage. It sounds futuristic, but that's what a patent is for.

In addition, the informant shared interesting information that Huawei sold the most foldable smartphones in the domestic Chinese market.