Apple is making significant headway on its long-rumored foldable iPhone, with a new report suggesting the company has achieved a major

Apple's first foldable iPhone may go into production later this year, while its commercial release may happen in 2026.

Apple is set to finalize its selection of material, component suppliers for the foldable iPhone by April, should launch in the second half of 2026.

Can Apple do it better? Perhaps. Apple has been exploring folding phones for at least 10 years, filing its first relevant patents in or before 2014. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman tells us Apple plans to introduce an iPhone Fold in 2026.

If you’re planning on getting an iPhone this year, at this point we’d suggest you hold off until 2026. Apple will refresh its iPhone lineup later this year with the iPhone 17 models. However, 2026 is probably a bigger year for the Cupertino company.

Apple is nearing the final stages of choosing suppliers for materials and components for its highly anticipated iPhone Fold. The company aims to enter the foldable phone market next year and is now finalizing partnerships with suppliers to ensure production kicks off smoothly.