Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026 as part of the iPhone 18 lineup, according to JPMorgan. In a market research note

Despite being seven years later than Samsung, it seems Apple’s timing for the iPhone Fold launch—per Samsung—could be nearly spot-on.

Apple’s long-awaited entry into the foldables space will finally take place next year, according to the latest analyst report. In a client note seen by CNBC earlier this week, JPMorgan said the “fairly limited” iPhone 17 release will be followed by the more compelling launch of the first “iPhone Fold” in the fall of 2026.