Apple's 'iPhone Fold' to Debut in 2026 with Major Design Overhaul

According to a recent leak from a veteran Apple analyst, the company's first-ever foldable iPhone, referred to as the 'iPhone Fold', is set to launch in September 2026 with some significant design changes.

The leaked details suggest the foldable device will feature a horizontal book-style design, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, rather than a vertical flip-phone style. This means the 'iPhone Fold' will likely have a larger, more expansive display when unfolded. One of the biggest changes is that the device will ditch Face ID in favor of Touch ID, a major departure from recent iPhone models.

The leaker claims that the sensors required for Face ID are simply too large to fit Apple's new radically thin design, which is targeting a thickness of just 4.8mm when unfolded. As a result, users will access the device using a fingerprint reader instead of facial recognition.

Additionally, the 'iPhone Fold' is expected to have four cameras - two on the back, one on the front display, and one on the inner display. These main cameras are likely to be 48-megapixel sensors, the same as the iPhone 16 Pro. Apple has also reportedly made changes to the screen technology to reduce the visibility of the crease where the display folds.

While Apple has been behind the curve on foldable phones compared to competitors like Samsung and Motorola, the leaker suggests the 'iPhone Fold' could be a game-changer, with the claim that anyone who tries it 'will never want to go back'.