Apple aims passport-sized foldable iPhone, redefining the form factor

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, adopting a passport-sized, wide-and-short design that could reshape the foldable market seven years after Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. While some iPhone 18 models may arrive later, leaks suggest Apple will pair the foldable release with the Pro line, under new CEO John Ternus who’s already proving Apple’s market influence. Android rivals like Huawei, Samsung, and Xiaomi have already released passport-shaped foldables, and Counterpoint sees foldables growing rapidly; Apple’s entry could push the category toward mainstream adoption as competitors scramble to match its footprint and supply-chain clout.