Apple could ship its first foldable smartphone next year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst for TF International Securities who closely monitors the company’s supply chain. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment early on Thursday.

Apple is the only major phone manufacturer without a foldable device. Speculation continues to build that Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone could debut next year. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported Wednesday that the company plans to launch a foldable iPhone at the end of 2026 or early 2027.

Apple is making significant headway on its long-rumored foldable iPhone, with a new report suggesting the company has achieved a major

Apple $AAPL supply chain insider Ming Chi Kuo thinks Apple will release its first foldable iPhone in Q4 2026 The first-generation foldable iPhone is expected to retail above $2,000 pic.twitter.com/NuyliQKQTQ — Evan (@StockMKTNewz) March 6, 2025

Apple is preparing to shake up the smartphone market with its first-ever foldable iPhone, expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. Analysts predict this model will be Apple’s most expensive iPhone to date,

Rumours about a potential foldable iPhone have been circulating online and within the tech community for quite some time. And rightly so, considering Apple is undoubtedly late to the party, with Android OEMs having almost half a decade of advantage when it comes to already having foldable product lines in place.