Apple lays foundations for possible foldable iPhone with app adaptation at WWDC26
The foldable smartphone market, driven by models like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, has captured global attention. Given the growing number of Android devices with this technology, the question about a possible launch of a foldable iPhone by Apple is gaining more and more prominence.
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During Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC26) held in June 2026, the company did not make any direct announcements about a foldable iPhone. However, this absence does not mean a lack of preparation. An in-depth analysis of the revelations indicates that Apple is driving a significant transformation in the way iPhone apps operate, building the foundation necessary for future hardware innovations.
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The most substantial change lies in the evolution of iPhone applications, which are no longer restricted to fixed and vertical screens to dynamically adapt to different display sizes and proportions. This is not a mere technical update for developers. This is a crucial strategic step so that future iPhones can support applications on devices with different screen dimensions, different aspect ratios or variable visual areas, paving the way for devices like a foldable iPhone.
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In this adaptation scenario, support for resizing iPhone applications stands out as an essential functionality. At WWDC26, Apple detailed the implementation of this capability for iOS apps that run via iPhone mirroring and also for those running on iPads. The mirroring function allows the iPhone screen to be viewed and controlled from a Mac. Previously, this display was an exact replica of the vertical screen; however, with the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate, it will be possible to freely adjust the size of the mirrored iPhone window.
