Apple likely to release foldable iPhone as early as 2026, the Information reports

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(Reuters) - Apple is likely to introduce its foldable iPhone as early as 2026, the Information reported on Tuesday, that could mark the biggest hardware design revamp for the company's most popular product.

The Cupertino, California-based company's plan to release a foldable iPhone could mimic a similar move by Samsung Electronics, which pioneered the foldable segment in 2019 in a bid to attract new customers with a major hardware design refresh.

Apple's foldable iPhone has progressed from the ideation stage, the report said, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.

The company has reached out to suppliers in Asia to make components for the device, the Information reported, adding that iPhone maker has created an internal code name V68 for the product.

By Reuters.

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