
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…
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.
The loudest narrative will be that Apple’s entry guarantees a foldable boom or instant dominance. Neither claim is established. The 20 per cent figure is a forecast, not sales data, and Samsung is still expected to lead. The sensible test is whether Apple confirms the product, prices it competitively and converts interest into shipments after launch.
Source: gadgets360.com
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