Is Apple too late to the foldable game after so many generations from other brands?

Apple has been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone for years, and although there is still no official word from the company, recent reports suggest it is on the way and not just as a standalone device. Some leaks even hint at a foldable iPad/MacBook hybrid joining the foldable iPhone.

With all the buzz, it seems likely that Apple will eventually launch a foldable smartphone. It might not be this year or even next, but 2026 seems to be a target date, according to the latest leaks. This raises the question: Is Apple too late to the foldable game, considering how many generations of other foldables have already hit the market?

But first, how does the foldable phone market look right now?

The global foldable smartphone market is expanding, with more companies jumping in. Right now, Samsung is leading the pack, closely followed by Huawei. Both, along with Motorola, have been rolling out foldable phones for years. Actually, the Android world has had folding smartphones for six years now. Brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, vivo, and Honor are also getting in on the action.