Apple's first foldable iPhone might not look the way many had expected. (Hint: there won't be a clamshell design.")

One specific question by user @ mikebbroyles on X caught the analyst's attention. The user was curious if Apple would join the foldable market, and what would be the first foldable device form-factor. To that, Young answered "Fold", which indicates we're talking about a book-style foldable phone similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Apple is reportedly planning to release a foldable iPhone, the iPhone Flip, in 2026, which will mimic the design of the Galaxy Z Flip and feature a 7.9-8.3 inch display and a clamshell-style layout.

Apple's first foldable iPhone is in the works, and I think the iPhone 17 Air will deliver key technologies for a foldable device.

Apple is anticipated to release its first foldable iPhone in the latter half of 2026, marking a significant entry into the expanding foldable smartphone market. While the foldable phone market has seen growth,

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