Will Apple release a foldable iPhone before 2027?

Apple has demonstrated interest in foldable technology with the iPad Fold, and Samsung's success with foldables provides a market precedent. However, Apple’s historically cautious approach to new form factors, coupled with potential challenges integrating existing software and hardware, suggests a lower probability than the 85% implied by the crowd. The timeline of 2026 is also aggressive.

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• 01Apple's iPad Fold development
• 02Samsung Galaxy Z Fold success
• 03Apple’s cautious innovation strategy

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Dec 31, 2026

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