Apple plans to launch its first foldable smartphone, the 'iPhone Fold,' in late 2026. This move not only signifies Apple's official entry into the foldable smartphone market but is also seen as a key factor driving the rebound in global foldable smartphone screen shipments in 2026. According to the latest forecast by market research firm Counterpoint Research, the foldable panels used in the iPhone Fold are expected to capture approximately 29% of the global foldable smartphone display orders in 2026, ranking second only to Samsung, which is projected to remain the leader, and significantly ahead of major competitors such as Huawei.
