Apple is preparing to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first model expected to launch in late 2026, according to multiple reports from industry analysts and supply chain sources. The foldable iPhone will adopt a book-style design, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series. The foldable iPhone is expected to be Apple’s most expensive smartphone ever. Mass production is scheduled for the second half of 2026, with an official launch targeted for September 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 range. If successful, the foldable iPhone could become a defining product of the decade, marking Apple’s first major hardware shift since the iPhone X in 2017.