New Delhi, July 21 -- Apple may be preparing to enter the foldable smartphone segment, with fresh reports suggesting the company could launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026. While Apple has yet to confirm any official plans, media reports and analysts indicate that development is now well underway, with a release potentially slated for the second half of next year.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the foldable iPhone could debut alongside the iPhone 18 series. If accurate, this would mark Apple's most significant iPhone design shift since the iPhone X, and introduce a new form factor to the company's smartphone line-up.

Leaked details suggest that the device will likely adopt a book-style design, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fo...