Apple may release a folding iPhone model in September 2026, with the goal of selling about 50 million units globally in the first year.
According to exclusive sources of Alpha EconomicApple is planning to release a folding screen iPhone model in September 2026.
Apple expects to sell about 50 million units globally in the first year. This means that Samsung’s sales of folding screen phones will decrease significantly with the appearance of competitors.
To achieve this goal, Apple has focused many personnel on the folding screen phone model.
Specifically, an anonymous official revealed to Alpha Economic that the iPhone manufacturer has transferred a large number of employees from the Vision Pro glass development team to the folding screen phone project.
BGR commented that Vision Pro glasses are currently a big problem for Apple and this project will consume more resources than a folding screen iPhone.
Previously, sources of The Information said that Apple is actively developing at least 2 folding screen iPhone prototypes after more than 5 years of research.
Based on rumors, the two iPhone prototypes have a clamshell folding form, are in the early stages of development and are not part of the mass production plan for 2024 and 2025. That means the device could launch as early as 2026.
Apple is said to have approached at least one supplier in Asia about components for two folding iPhone models with different screen sizes. The source emphasized that the project may be canceled if it does not meet Apple’s standards.
