Commentary: Apple risks letting Samsung, Google and other rivals claim their stake in the foldable phone market.

Apple could ship its first foldable smartphone next year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst for TF International Securities who closely monitors the company’s supply chain. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment early on Thursday.

The testimony comes from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a strong track record for Apple leaks. In the report, Kuo outlined his expectations of the device’s starting price, its features, and how well it might sell. Here’s the lowdown.

Apple is the only major phone manufacturer without a foldable device. Speculation continues to build that Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone could debut next year. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported Wednesday that the company plans to launch a foldable iPhone at the end of 2026 or early 2027.

Consumer electronics giant Apple (AAPL) is likely to introduce its first foldable iPhone by late 2026, predicts an analyst at investment firm

Apple is planning significant changes to the interfaces of the iPhone, iPad and Mac later this year, it was reported