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Apple’s Foldable iPad and Flip Phone Expected in 2026
Apple is planning to enter the foldable smartphone market in 2026. They plan to launch two foldable devices: an iPad and a Flip iPhone. Rumors about Apple’s entry into this segment have been circulating for a while and now these plans are becoming more real.
The report suggests that Apple will release a foldable iPad and a clamshell (Flip) smartphone in 2026. It also states that the foldable iPad/iMac hybrid is expected to launch first in the second quarter of 2026.
The clamshell (Flip) foldable iPhone is expected to arrive in late 2026. The foldable iPad is seen as a competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold, while the clamshell iPhone is introduced to rival Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold.
Recently, Samsung has launched the sixth generation of its foldable devices while Apple is targeting a debut within the next two years. Apple is working to overcome the display crease, as it’s a common issue in foldable screen phones.
Apple has previously requested that Samsung and LG Display explore foldable screen technology. The iPhone makers are investing heavily in research and development to enhance the durability of foldable products. The display crease’s elimination has been Apple’s primary focus since the beginning.
The entry of Apple into the foldable product market will surely result in market growth. Apple has a loyal consumer base that always prefers its products. Samsung Display will definitely gain the benefit of being a supplier of foldable panels to Apple.