Apple to Launch Foldable iPhone in 2026 with Touch ID and Quad-Camera Setup

According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing a significant overhaul of its iPhone portfolio, with a foldable iPhone anticipated in 2026. Code-named V68, the device is said to include four cameras: two on the back, one within, and one on the front. It will open like a little tablet.

Quad-Camera Setup & Tablet-Style Design

It’s interesting to note that, similar to the next iPhone Air, it will not feature a real SIM card slot and will return Touch ID rather than Face ID. Apple is getting ready to release its 2025 iPhone lineup before the foldable arrives. Following the MacBook Air’s design, the next iPhone Air will be lighter and thinner, but it will also contain Apple’s first in-house modem chip, a smaller battery, and only one rear camera.

Although the Pro versions will have new colour options like orange and improved cameras, the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are also anticipated, although their designs won’t deviate significantly from the iPhone 16.

Apple’s Expanding Product Roadmap

For the foldable iPhone, Apple is also reconsidering screen technologies. By switching to in-cell touch sensors, the business hopes to improve touch response and lessen creases on the unfolded display. Aiming for an autumn 2026 release, suppliers are already getting ready for manufacturing early next year. Apple has a bustling product roadmap that includes more than just iPhones.

Updates with heart-rate monitoring capabilities are planned for the iPad Pros, Apple Watch, Vision Pro headsets, and AirPods Pro this year. Additionally, the company is investigating additional devices such as a tabletop robot, display-less smart eyewear, and a HomePod with a screen. Apple is also improving its services. Apple TV+ just increased its pricing from $9.99 to $12.99, and AppleCare One, a $20 monthly package that covers three devices, is already available.

Next year, a paid Health+ service with AI-powered health recommendations is also anticipated. In order to improve Siri, Apple is looking into joint ventures with Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI. In the meantime, it has lost a number of its top AI executives to Meta, demonstrating the intense talent competition. The next foldable device is expected to be a game-changer, laying the groundwork for Apple’s next wave of innovation, even though 2025 may not see any breakthrough iPhones.

Apple’s India Strategy: INR 1,010 Crore Office Lease in Bengaluru

According to various media reports, the smartphone giant Apple has rented approximately 2.7 lakh square feet of office space in Bengaluru for ten years, with a total outlay of approximately INR 1,010 crore for the duration, which includes rent, parking, and maintenance.

The iPhone manufacturer will pay a monthly rent of INR 6.31 crore, or INR 235 per square foot, to occupy the fifth through thirteenth floors of Embassy Zenith on Sankey Road, Vasanth Nagar, in Bengaluru.

A security deposit of INR 31.57 crore has been made by the corporation, with a 4.5% yearly rent increase. The lease was registered in July and started on April 3, 2025. According to the paperwork, Apple has paid stamp duty of INR 1.5 crore.