I've used foldable phones for years - here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra are fixing the form factor in 2026
Tech journalist analysis suggests that 2026 will be a pivotal year for foldable smartphones as Apple is expected to enter the market with an 'iPhone Ultra'. This move is forcing competitors like Samsung to adjust their design strategies toward wider form factors.
Why it matters
Apple's entry into the foldable market is likely to shift consumer trends and force innovation among established Android manufacturers.
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We've seen mock-ups of what the iPhone Ultra might look like (Image credit: Unbox Therapy) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Foldable phones are no longer a novelty, but what is novel this year is that Apple is almost certainly joining Samsung and Google in releasing a phone in a foldable form factor - and the launch is significant enough that it's led to a change in strategy from Samsung, now in its eighth year of launching Galaxy Z Fold models.
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