Cupertino, August 5: Apple will eventually launch its first foldable smartphone in the global market in the future. But instead of launching one foldable smartphone, the tech giant is expected to introduce two foldable devices till 2026. Currently, Apple is focused on iPhone 16 series and then will start working on the Apple Intelligence. Apple's foldable smartphone project may come at a later stage after the launch of iPhone 17 in 2025. 

According to a report by 9to5Mac, Apple may introduce its foldable smartphone in 2026 as the iPhone-maker had been working on more than one type of foldable form factor. The report cited Apple analyst Jeff Pu and said that according to him, the Cupertino-based company would be working on foldable iPhone and iPad -MacBook hybrid having a foldable display. These two Apple foldable devices are expected to arrive in the market in 2026. iQOO Z9s Pro With Vegan Leather Design To Launch in India on August 21; Check Expected Specifications and Features.

After Apple cancelled its future car project, the foldable smartphones could be another optimistic project. The report mentioned that Apple had signed a deal with Samsung to supply its display panels for its its iPhone foldable similar top-down design like the Galaxy Z Flip. The upcoming foldable iPad or "All Screen MacBook" would likely have an 18.8-inch or 20.3-inch foldable MacBook. This devices, despite being at their early stages, would soon be completed and shown to the world in 2026 along with the iPhone foldable. Vivo TWS 3e To Launch Alongside Vivo V40 Series on August 7 in India; Check More Details. 

The report highlighted that the analyst Jeff Pu predicted that the iPad/Mac hybrid foldable device could be unveiled first and then the foldable iPhone. Certain reports previously mentioned that Apple had moved its engineers who were working on the Vision Pro headset to develop the upcoming iPhone or iPad foldables. The report said that the reason for pushing back the foldable devices was due to the company facing issue with the creasing of screen that might affect the users who want to use it for a longer period.

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