Apple is expected to unveil a foldable version of the iPhone in early 2027. Reports indicate that the company has reassigned employees who were originally working on the Vision Pro-VR headset to focus on the development of the foldable iPhone project.
According to Digitimes, this strategic move is aimed at accelerating the progress of the foldable iPhone. The release of the foldable iPhone has reportedly been delayed, with initial plans to launch by the end of 2026 now pushed back to early 2027 as per a report by Alphabiz. The Vision Pro headset was launched in the US in February, adding fuel to rumors surrounding the foldable iPhone.
Rumors suggest that Apple has been working on foldable iPhone prototypes for years, with ongoing development since 2018. The company has been tight-lipped about its foldable iPhone plans, but reports indicate that discussions are underway with an Asian supplier for parts for two different sizes of foldable iPhones. In a market where competitors already offer foldable smartphones, Apple seems poised to join the trend.
Samsung, a leader in the smartphone market, has been offering foldable smartphones since 2019, making it imperative for Apple to innovate and introduce its own foldable iPhone to stay competitive in the market.
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