United Kingdom, Aug. 27 -- Apple is reportedly preparing to bring back Touch ID with its first-ever foldable iPhone.

According to Bloomberg, the foldable device - supposedly code-named V68 - is expected in 2026 and will resemble Samsung's book-style models that open into a small tablet.

Unlike recent iPhones, the foldable will reportedly not include Face ID, and Apple instead plans to integrate Touch ID as the primary authentication system, giving the phone a "throwback" element.

The handset is said to feature four cameras: one on the front, one inside and two on the back.

The foldable iPhone will also reportedly drop the SIM-card slot entirely, continuing Apple's push toward eSIM-only models.

Suppliers are said to be preparing to ra...