Apple’s Foldable Future: Fresh Leaks Point To "Creaseless" Display and a Debut in Fall 2026

For several years, discussions on the foldable iPhone seemed to verge on technology-myth territory—nothing but rumors. However, a fresh wave of leaks from suppliers and some analysts indicates that Apple may very well reach the battlefield sooner rather than later now. The first foldable iPhone, branded internally as V68, is scheduled for a Fall 2026 release date, aiming to set a new benchmark for durability and design within the field at the highest levels.

The "Star" of 2026: Design and Hardware

Details released in recent weeks by reliable leakers such as Digital Chat Station have suggested that Apple sticks to a "wide foldable" or book-style design that opens vertically, much like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.

Some of the key specifications under discussion are:

"Crease-Free" Display: A setup system with a metal plate system and laser-drilled microstructures will reduce stress on the 7.8-inch display, with the intent to keep the crease away.

Touch ID is all set to make a triumphant return. In a surprising design maneuver to save internal space and maintain a razor-thin profile (as opposed to being an unwieldy 5mm tall when folded), it will dump Face ID for the more rudimentary contemporary side-mounted Touch ID sensor.

Under-Display Camera The internal display is purported to have an under-display selfie camera so as to dispense with the no-notch look, while the external 5.25-inch display would most likely sport the standard punch-hole design.

Premium Materials It is said that re-reinforced hinges and a titanium-aluminum frame bestow upon it "Aussie spirit" toughness, guaranteeing its longevity and sustainability.

End of a Ruse: 2025–2027 Roadmap The foldable believe will become the crown jewel in a multi-year hardware facelift, as per majority observers such as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman:

YearExpected Launch Key Highlight2025 iPhone 17 AirA radical, extra-thin model to succeed the "Plus" line. 2026iPhone FoldThe inaugural "wide foldable" initiation with a pocket-searing $2,000–$2,400 price range. 2027iPhone 20An all-glass 20th-anniversary refurbishing with curved edges sans punctures.

The Cost Of Innovation

When something is exclusive, it comes with a high price. Analyst forecasts suggest the least costly model would be $1,999. Of course, other estimates put the maximum at $2,399. Estimations are that Apple would catch