The foldable iPhone is generating fresh interest as new industry projections offer a glimpse of Apple’s ambitions in the folding form factor. Market research firm IDC has published estimates for how many units Apple is expected to ship, adding concrete figures to a device that remains one of the most anticipated products in the company’s roadmap.
What IDC Expects From the Foldable iPhone
According to IDC, Apple has specific shipping targets in mind for its first folding handset. The firm’s forecast places the foldable iPhone squarely within a growing category that rival manufacturers have already entered, signaling that Apple intends to compete directly in the folding segment rather than approach it cautiously.
The projections arrive alongside a broader wave of reporting on Apple’s upcoming hardware lineup, including new details about the rumored iPhone Ultra and the next generation of Pro models.
iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Details
Reporting on the iPhone Ultra indicates the device will launch without five features that some buyers may expect. While the handset is positioned as a premium tier, these omissions suggest Apple is drawing clear distinctions between the Ultra and other models in its lineup.
Separately, Apple has revealed two potential avenues for significant upgrades to the iPhone 18 Pro. These changes point to meaningful improvements for the next Pro-tier iPhone, giving prospective buyers reasons to watch the device’s development closely.
Apple Wallet Expands Digital ID Support
Beyond the iPhone hardware news, Apple Wallet has expanded its driver’s license support to a new state. The rollout continues Apple’s gradual effort to bring digital identification to more U.S. residents, allowing users to store a state-issued driver’s license or ID directly on their iPhone. The feature has been expanding state by state as Apple works with individual governments to enable support.
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