Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are expected to rise 30% year over year in 2026, driven by Apple’s iPhone Fold and the expanding foldable market.
iPhone Fold could take on the look of two iPhone Air models fused together
iPhone Fold could take on the look of two iPhone Air models fused together
Apple is rumored to be taking a big bet on foldables later in 2026. That push into the niche may help it grow into a more competitive market.
IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecasts rapid expansion for the category, which could account for more than 10% of total smartphone market by 2029. The bendy phones that once looked like prototypes are projected to escape the niche and become a more viable business, but only with Apple’s help.