Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again.\u00a0In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.\u00a0For the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction” signal is flashing for a company 1\/100th the size of Nvidia.\u00a0Continue \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n Let’s look at the reasons why this new product could become a major catalyst for Apple.<\/p>\n Recent leaks suggest that Apple could indeed launch a foldable iPhone in September this year. There are references to foldable features in the beta code of Apple’s latest smartphone software — iOS 27. Meanwhile, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts that Apple could launch the foldable iPhone in just two colors, while noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities suggests the same.<\/p>\n Given that leaks about Apple’s products tend to be accurate, it won’t be surprising to see it indeed launch a foldable iPhone this year. Moreover, it is high time Apple moved into this space. After all, several competitors, including Samsung, have been offering foldable phones for a long time. Apple has been late to this niche, but this may just be the right time to enter the foldable smartphone market.<\/p>\n According to IDC, the foldable smartphone market grew by an estimated 10% in 2025, accelerating from the 3.9% jump seen in 2024. The research firm expects a much larger jump of almost 30% in foldable smartphone sales in 2026. What’s more, IDC anticipates foldable smartphone shipments to jump by 21.1% in 2027, 13.6% in 2028, and 9.3% in 2029.<\/p>\n That’s why Apple needs to enter this space without any further delay. Moreover, Apple’s position as one of the leading smartphone vendors globally will put it in a solid position to unlock a new growth opportunity in foldables. IDC points out that Apple controlled 21% of the global smartphone market in Q1, just behind Samsung’s 21.2% market share.<\/p>\n However, Apple’s shipments increased by 4.4% year over year, outpacing Samsung’s 2.9% growth. Meanwhile, the overall smartphone market declined by 2.9% in Q1, suggesting that Apple’s strong brand value is driving sales in a difficult market.<\/p>\n Adding a foldable iPhone to the product portfolio could drive stronger sales growth. Also, Apple is expected to price the foldable iPhone at $1,999, as reported by Forbes. Apple’s strategy of targeting a niche user base with this high-margin product could give its bottom line a nice boost.<\/p>\n The tech giant’s earnings growth could exceed expectations <\/p>\n Apple’s earnings are expected to grow by 17% in the current fiscal year (which ends in September), followed by slower growth of 10% in fiscal 2027. However, the premium pricing of the foldable iPhone and a potential jump in Apple’s share of this fast-growing space could help outperform expectations.<\/p>\n IDC forecasts that Apple could corner 22% of the foldable smartphone market this year, and its market share could increase to 34% by 2029. The premium pricing of the foldable iPhone could help Apple grow earnings faster than market expectations. That could set this tech stock<\/a> up for solid gains in the second half of the year, and in the long run.<\/p>\n Should you buy stock in Apple right now? <\/p>\n Before you buy stock in Apple, consider this:<\/p>\n The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the\u00a010 best stocks<\/a> for investors to buy now\u2026 and Apple wasn\u2019t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.<\/p>\n Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation,\u00a0you\u2019d have $440,440!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you\u2019d have $1,303,950!*<\/p>\n Now, it\u2019s worth noting\u00a0Stock Advisor\u2019s total average return is 959% \u2014 a market-crushing outperformance compared to 211% for the S&P 500.\u00a0Don’t miss the latest top 10 list, available with\u00a0Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors.<\/p>\n See the 10 stocks \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n *Stock Advisor returns as of June 16, 2026. <\/p>\n Harsh Chauhan<\/a> has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Apple](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/33eeedd59367c8cf904f3ce53236ac80.png\")
Image source: The Motley Fool. Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone is arriving at the right time <\/p>\n