Apple’s planned entry into foldable iPhones is discussed as a potential turning point for the foldable smartphone market, with analysts pointing to expected category growth in the coming year.
IDC projections cited by NDTV indicate that foldables are the only smartphone segment expected to grow in 2026. The research estimates foldable shipments rise 12.6% year over year to 22.9 million units. The article attributes much of the anticipated expansion to Apple’s expected launch of a foldable iPhone, suggesting the company’s entry could broaden consumer interest and accelerate adoption.
While NDTV frames Apple’s involvement as an “inflection point,” the underlying quantitative claim centers on IDC’s market outlook for 2026. In this coverage, the key differing emphasis is not on whether foldables will grow, but on the extent to which Apple’s entry is viewed as the driver versus other market factors. No competing outlet details are provided in the supplied materials, so the synthesis relies on the single source’s outlook and interpretation.
