“When the company introduces its first foldable iPhone at the end of next year, it will be entering a product category that’s already seven years old—pioneered and dominated by its biggest hardware rival, Samsung Electronics Co. And this time, Apple won’t be debuting a radically new interface or transformative hardware,” writes Gurman.

The anticipated foldable iPhone, likely to debut in late 2026, could include a 5.5-inch outer screen and 7.8-inch foldable display. Apple is likely to focus on a tailored iOS experience and integrating components from Samsung to compete with major Android foldable devices.

Apple will soon begin development of iOS 27 with a shift in emphasis as the company prepares its flagship software to accommodate the first