The first foldable iPhone from Apple has been talked about for years, but it hasn't happened yet. That might, however, alter in 2026, per a recent Asian research that was published today.

The story continues, "It will be a flip-style foldable, more akin to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 than the Fold6." According to reports, Apple began the device's research and development phase this year. This suggests that a 2026 release date is most plausible based on the company's customary two-year smartphone development cycle.

It appears that Samsung Display has already inked a contract with Apple to supply the foldable screen. According to the source, the first foldable iPhone would have proportions that are "similar to existing iPhones" when unfolded. This refers to breadth and length, not thickness, as we expect.

The business is said to have adjusted its strategy "due to challenges encountered in the Chinese smartphone market," which is why the foldable iPhone is now expected to be Apple's first folding product, contrary to earlier speculations that suggested the company's first foldable gadget would be an iPad.

As always, proceed with caution, as rumors about foldable iPhones have been circulating for years without any real product introduction. The wait goes on.