Apple Targets 2026 Launch for First Foldable iPhone, Aiming for 50 Million Sales

Amidst increasing rumors, Apple plans to release its inaugural foldable iPhone in September 2026, with a significant shift of key personnel from the Vision Pro team to the foldable iPhone project.

Apple's first foldable iPhone is tentatively set to launch in September 2026, according to reports from Korea.
The company aims to sell 50 million units of the foldable iPhone globally in its first year.
Key members from the Apple Vision Pro team have been reassigned to work on the foldable iPhone, indicating a strong commitment to the project.
Rumors suggest Apple is developing two clamshell foldable iPhones, with durability tests currently influencing the development timeline.
By the time of its launch, Apple's foldable iPhone will follow eight generations of Samsung's foldable phones, marking a significant entry into the foldable phone market.