iPhone Fold tipped to get annual release cycle and take flagship baton from Pro Max – with a price tag to match

• The iPhone Fold might be an annual release, starting in 2026
• This should see it take the Pro Max's place as the top yearly iPhone release
• Apple is apparently looking to make it stand out from other foldable phones

It seems Apple might be betting big on the rumored iPhone Fold – also known as the foldable iPhone – because rather than this just being a one-off experiment, or an occasional release like Apple’s SE models, a new report says there will be a new one every year.

According to South Korean site ET News (via Phone Arena), the first foldable iPhone – which this site claims will land in 2026 – will be the first of many, with the new handset type likely taking the Pro Max’s place at the top of the iPhone line.

As well as pitching it as the most high-end iPhone, Apple is also reportedly looking ...