# Apple foldable iPhone may lift global shipments by 20 per cent 2026-08-06T14:08:28+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets An industry report cited by Gadgets360 forecasts a roughly 20 per cent rise in global foldable smartphone shipments as Apple potentially enters the market this year. Apple has not confirmed its first foldable iPhone or revealed its specifications. The device could arrive alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, according to the report. The forecast points to rising interest in book-style foldables, but it is based on expected consumer adoption. Samsung is expected to retain its market leadership. Apple’s effect will depend on the phone’s price, availability and customer response, rather than its reported launch alone. ## Coverage - gadgets360.com Tags: Apple, consumer technology, foldable phones, Samsung, smartphones Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/apple-foldable-iphone-may-lift-global-foldable-shipments/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/apple-foldable-iphone-may-lift-global-foldable-shipments/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.