It's only been a month since the iPhone 17 series officially released and while the new line is still hot off the trend, the development for next year's Apple phones is underway. So far, we know that the brand is planning to unveil their very first foldable iPhone in 2026 and a new rumour suggests more information about it.
In a new investor note, analyst Jeff Pu, suggested that the iPhone Fold may equip a frame made of a combination of two materials – titanium and aluminium. Pu also noted that titanium, which was part of this year's iPhone Air, will be used on both the foldable iPhone and Apple's next iPhone Air.
It's unclear as to how Apple plans to use these two materials on foldable. So, we're not sure whether the Cupertino company will mould titanium and aluminium into an alloy or if it plans to use one material on some part of the iPhone Fold (like the hinge) and the other on another region (like the frame).
It won't be surprising if Apple takes the former route, as some titanium alloys do use aluminium as the secondary metal. The use of the latter could also help bring down the weight of the iPhone Fold, which will be a necessary criterion if Apple intends to rival Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 or future foldables.
The latest information follows a report, from earlier this year, by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who also suggested the use of multiple materials for the iPhone Fold's frame. However, at the time, Kuo had implied that these materials will be titanium and stainless steel.
Apple's first foldable phone is rumoured to be on track for a 2026 debut, and we already know that the iPhone Fold OLED displays will be made by Samsung and the production line is already underway. This device will also mark the return of Touch ID, which is expected to brace as the foldable iPhone's fingerprint scanner.
With a year to go before the official release, we should start hearing more about the iPhone Fold in the months to come. Until then, stay tuned to Beebom Gadgets to learn more about Apple's first foldable iPhone, and we'll make sure to keep you updated.
