The upcoming launch of Apple’s first folding iPhone is projected to capture 29% of global panel procurement in 2026, positioning a single iOS device to aggressively challenge Samsung's multi-model dominance in the shifting foldable smartphone market.

From a physical dummy unit leak to hidden code inside the iOS 27 beta, the evidence is mounting that Apple's long-rumored folding phone is finally on the way.

While the potential for views is high, I am hesitant to review the upcoming iPhone Fold because my lack of experience with iOS might prevent me from providing the truly beneficial and objective critique my audience deserves.

The US foldable phone market is heading toward a massive shift as Apple prepares to enter the fray and potentially capture a large chunk of the market in 2026, forcing established players like Samsung and Motorola to get much more aggressive with their pricing and design strategies.