Apple lags behind rivals Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei in making foldable phones. These companies already sell refined devices that will challenge any newcomer. Apple fans will likely stay loyal despite this late market entry.
The first iPhone Fold will arrive next fall, with a second version coming in 2027, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. First-generation products always need improvements after real customers use them. Companies can enhance build quality and reduce screen creases with later models.
Kuo shared predictions about upcoming iPhones through 2027. The iPhone 17e will launch next spring. The iPhone 18 lineup will see staggered releases across several months. The iPhone 19 lineup will debut with the second foldable iPhone during the smartphone's 20th anniversary.
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman also mentioned a new foldable device coming with a "bold" iPhone Pro in 2027. This Pro model will celebrate the iPhone's 20th birthday with an all-screen design similar to the iPhone X. The second foldable iPhone might feature better hinges and less noticeable screen creases.
The first iPhone Fold will arrive next fall, with a second version coming in 2027, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. First-generation products always need improvements after real customers use them. Companies can enhance build quality and reduce screen creases with later models.
Kuo shared predictions about upcoming iPhones through 2027. The iPhone 17e will launch next spring. The iPhone 18 lineup will see staggered releases across several months. The iPhone 19 lineup will debut with the second foldable iPhone during the smartphone's 20th anniversary.
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman also mentioned a new foldable device coming with a "bold" iPhone Pro in 2027. This Pro model will celebrate the iPhone's 20th birthday with an all-screen design similar to the iPhone X. The second foldable iPhone might feature better hinges and less noticeable screen creases.
