According to China Securities Journal, Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, and supply chain companies have begun sending samples of key components for testing. The company hopes to become a core component supplier for the foldable iPhone, but it still needs to pass Apple's factory inspection process. Industry insiders expect that the market will have a large demand for Apple's foldable phones, but sales will depend on pricing strategies. At present, Samsung, Huawei and others have launched a number of foldable phones, and the market expects Apple to join the competition. Research firm IDC pointed out that as technology improves, foldable phones are more popular with consumers, especially large-screen models.