# Apple Foldable iPhone Forecast to Lift Global Shipments by 20% 2026-08-06T04:20:36+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone this year, possibly alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. The company has not confirmed the device or its specifications. An industry report cited by Gadgets360 forecasts that foldable smartphone shipments could rise by about 20 per cent as Apple enters the market and interest grows in book-style foldables. The report expects Samsung to retain its leadership despite Apple’s entry. The forecast is based on expectations about consumer adoption and does not establish how the device will perform. Its market impact will depend on pricing, availability and customer response. ## Coverage - www.gadgets360.com Tags: src-rss Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iphone-ultra-to-fuel-20-percent-growth-in-foldable-smartphone-shipments-this-year-report/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iphone-ultra-to-fuel-20-percent-growth-in-foldable-smartphone-shipments-this-year-report/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.