Apple To Release Foldable iPhone In 2026

Apple is working on a foldable iPhone that could arrive as early as 2026. The phone will fold horizontally, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.

The working name of the device is V68. In recent months, the company has been turning to component suppliers from Asia with a request to produce parts for the smartphone. It will soon appear on the market.

Apple’s work on foldable phones has been rumored for a long time, and in February there were reports that the company had produced two early prototypes. According to the latest information, the company has chosen one of the options: the device has received the internal designation V68, “the idea has gone beyond the conceptual stage,” and is now being “developed with suppliers,” The Information reports.

Now Apple is trying to smooth out the crease that appears on the smartphone screen when unfolded, and is trying to make the device thinner.

While the filing of a patent application does not necessarily indicate an imminent release of the device, Apple’s plans for a foldable iPhone confirm the company’s interest in innovative display technologies.