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If you've ever wanted to meet your favorite creator, attend a live podcast, learn how influencers make money online, or get a glimpse into the future of the creator economy, that's exactly what VidCon is for.

The annual convention has become one of the largest gatherings for internet culture, bringing together creators, fans, platforms, brands, and industry professionals under one roof. What started as a YouTube-focused event has evolved into a three-day celebration of the creator economy, spanning everything from TikTok and Snapchat to podcasts, gaming, AI, and digital entrepreneurship.

SEE ALSO: The biggest panels and events scheduled for VidCon 2026

This year's event takes place June 25–27, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Here's what you need to know.

What is VidCon?

VidCon is an annual convention dedicated to online creators and the communities that surround them. Founded in 2010 by brothers John and Hank Green, the event brings together digital creators, fans, industry leaders, and technology companies to celebrate and discuss internet culture.

Over the years, VidCon has grown alongside the creator economy itself. While early editions were heavily centered on YouTube personalities, today's convention reflects a much broader creator landscape that includes TikTok stars, livestreamers, podcasters, educators, entrepreneurs, and independent media companies.

When is VidCon 2026?

VidCon Anaheim 2026 takes place June 25–27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Registration and some pre-event activities begin on June 24.

The convention is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026 and features three days of panels, meet-and-greets, live shows, workshops, networking events, and industry programming.

Who attends VidCon?

VidCon attracts three primary groups:

Fans

For many attendees, VidCon is a chance to meet creators they've followed online for years. Fan-focused programming includes creator panels and games, meet-and-greets, live podcasts, performances, community meetups, and interactive experiences.

Creators

Aspiring and established creators attend to learn about audience growth, monetization, content strategy, production, and brand partnerships. Creator-focused programming often includes workshops, networking opportunities, and discussions with successful influencers and industry experts. If you're looking for tips on breaking through the internet noise, VidCon is for you.

Industry professionals

Brands, platforms, talent managers, marketers, agencies, and media executives use VidCon to track trends in the creator economy and build partnerships. In fact, the convention has increasingly become a major business event for the digital media industry.

What happens at VidCon?

VidCon's schedule includes a mix of entertainment, education, and networking.

Attendees can expect:

• Creator panels and Q&A sessions

• Meet-and-greets with featured creators

• Live podcast recordings

• Workshops and educational sessions

• Expo hall activations and brand experiences

• Industry keynotes and presentations

• Community meetups

• Evening events and performances

The event also features an opening celebration and the VidCon Hall of Fame ceremony, which honors creators who helped shape internet culture.

As creator businesses become increasingly sophisticated, VidCon's 15th anniversary event will be sponsored by POP.STORE, a creator monetization platform that plans to unveil ECHO-ME, an AI-powered commerce platform designed for creators. The sponsorship marks a notable change from last year, when the convention's title sponsor was YouTube, underscoring how conversations around creator industry infrastructure and monetization have become increasingly central to the event.

Who is attending VidCon 2026?

VidCon has announced hundreds of featured creators for its 2026 event across gaming, comedy, lifestyle, education, and entertainment. The official creator lineup continues to expand leading up to the convention. Here are the featured creators attending this year's VidCon:

• Aaron Burriss

• ACookieGod

• Adam McIntyre

• Adrian Vazquez

• aimsey

• Alberta Tech

• Alex Ojeda

• Alex Wassabi

• Allen Pan

• Andrew Wassabi

• Andrew Wave

• Anna DeGuzman

• Anna G

• Anna McNulty

• Annoying Orange

• Anthony Gomes

• anthpo

• AnythingAlexia

• Audity

• Auntie Charli

• Austin Evans

• Austin Sprinz

• Bailey Sarian

• Beth Cast

• Blaza Plays

• Brandon Rogers

• Brianda Deyanara

• BrodyAnimates

• Carter Sharer

• Cash

• Caylus

• Cenk Uygur

• Chad Wild Clay

• CheapPickle

• Cheeky Boyos

• Christina&Amber

• CircleToonsHD

• Cory Siu

• Coy Piso

• Creebus

• cuptoast

• Doyeong

• DangMattSmith

• Death Battle

• Derek Xiao

• Dimucc

• Doris Jocelyn

• Drex Lee

• Elliott

• Emmy Combs

• Eret

• estabr0k

• Fiizy

• Foltyn

• FunkyFrogBait

• Gabee Girl

• Gianna Marie (@G.Wizzle)

• GingerPale

• GloZell

• Gohar’s Guide

• Haminations

• Hannahxxrose

• Harley Morenstein

• Hew Moran

• IBella

• Inbora

• Infamous Swoosh

• itsjamesseo

• Jeyu

• JT Casey

• Jalin Siu

• Jeffrey Bui

• Jenny Hoyos

• Jeremiah Brown

• Jeremy Hutchins

• Jessica McCabe

• jmancurly

• Joely Live

• John Casterline

• Juju Wonder

• Kaido Lee Roberts

• Kasey Esser

• Kat Buno

• Katarina Mogus

• Kelsi Davies

• Kenzie Yolles

• Kina Siu

• Kyland Young

• LOL Podcast

• Lana’s Life

• Law by Mike

• Let Me Explain Studios, Rebecca Parham

• Lisi Shops

• Lyanna Kea

• MOVIEKIM

• Manny

• Matthew Beem

• McKenzi Brooke

• MeganPlays

• Mellomelt

• Merrick Hanna

• Mikey Angelo

• Muffin Juice

• Nathan Kessel

• Nevaaadaa

• NichLmao

• Nick Kosir

• Nick Wilkins

• Nico

• Nico Grigg

• Nicole O'Rourke

• Old Ball

• Paco de Miguel

• Paultooreall

• Peet Montzingo

• Prajakta Koli

• RJ Siu

• Rachel OCool

• Rae Plays

• Rebecca Zamolo

• Reza & Puja Khan

• Rosanna Pansino

• SML

• SSSniperWolf

• Sambucha

• Samuel Donner

• Sava

• Shut Up I'm Talking

• Siow Wei

• Socksfor1

• Sophi Balerdi

• Stanzi Potenza

• Steak

• Steven He

• Sydney Morgan

• Tayla Santos

• The Aspie World

• The Besties

• The Goddess Boys

• The Mannii

• The Professor

• The Valentine Brothers

• The Yuh Family

• TheOneShu

• Tonio Guajardo

• Tony Talks

• Trixshot

• Tubbo

• Tubby Nugget

• Unsighted

• uwucutesingle

• VMT

• Valerie Lepelch

• Vy Quaint

• Wallibear

• Yikes

• yoangelolo

• ZHC

• Zach Justice

• al1craft

• jacknjellify

• tinymacdude

Among this year's biggest attractions is the second class of VidCon Hall of Fame inductees, which includes creator pioneers Markiplier, Philip DeFranco, Michelle Phan, and Cassey Ho.

Why does VidCon still matter?

The creator economy has changed dramatically since VidCon launched in 2010, but the convention remains one of the few places where the internet exists in physical form.

Creators who spend most of their careers communicating through screens get to meet their audiences face-to-face. Fans who spend years participating in online communities can experience those communities in real life. And industry leaders gather to discuss where digital culture is heading next.

SEE ALSO: Why VidCon still matters in 2026

In many ways, VidCon serves as an annual snapshot of the internet itself, revealing which creators are breaking through, which platforms are gaining influence, and what trends will shape online culture in the year ahead.

How can you attend VidCon?

Tickets for VidCon Anaheim 2026 are available through the convention's official website. Pass options range from fan-focused experiences to creator- and industry-access tiers, depending on what attendees hope to get out of the event.

For the latest information on featured creators, schedules, and ticket availability, attendees can visit VidCon's official website ahead of the big weekend.

Mashable will be on the ground at VidCon 2026, covering the creators, trends, and conversations driving internet culture, from breaking news and creator interviews to industry insights and live updates.

Netflix hosts a large library of award-winning movies, but finding the right one for your weekend streaming can sometimes feel harder than it should. While the latest trending titles may be all over your Netflix home, there are plenty of acclaimed films that are worth searching for.

When it comes to reliability, Toyota and Lexus tend to dominate the conversation. However, another Japanese automaker has quietly built an equally impressive reputation for dependability. Subaru consistently ranks among the most reliable brands in the industry, and one of its most popular SUVs combines that long-term durability with a level of capability that many rivals simply can't match.

When building a robust home Wi-Fi network, there are universal rules we all should follow. They make logical sense, help you create a seamless network, and can instantly remedy the issues plaguing your current setup.

Some SpaceX launches have failed, some have succeeded — and the company's IPO certainly fell into the latter category Friday, turning CEO Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire.

The company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, and SpaceX shares (the official shortened form, in case you were wondering, is SPCX) quickly rocketed upwards from the initial price of $135 a share. At time of writing, shares had reached the stratospheric heights of $170 — making it the biggest IPO in history.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk seemingly found the cheat code for capitalism. The SpaceX IPO proves it.

That values SpaceX, which recently merged with Musk's xAI, at above $2 trillion. To put that in perspective, the New York Times reports that's more than Walmart and General Motors combined, though both Google and Nvidia have surpassed the $4 trillion threshhold. And so long as SpaceX trades above $138 per share, Musk is officially the world's first trillionaire — with none of his former peers in the billionaire category coming anywhere close.

It may be the largest IPO in terms of money, but not in terms of the number of shares offered: 555.5 million. That's a relatively small number, which means the stock is getting a bump from investors who are all in on Musk and willing to offer higher prices.

The price is expected to rise and fall as the market absorbs SpaceX and ponders whether its merger with xAI — the reason the combined company has recorded $5 billion in losses so far this year — is worth it. The SpaceX IPO literature promised the company would make money from AI data centers in space, admitting it was a completely unproven concept.

SEE ALSO: The AI vibe shift is real: Why the backlash is growing

Musk, who has not steered away from political controversy during the so-called quiet period, needs the stock to stay above $138 to retain his trillionaire status. (He already has an unusual amount of control over SpaceX, with more than 80 percent of voting shares.)

That looks simple now — but the ongoing AI backlash, which has finally reached Silicon Valley, could complicate matters. As the first major AI company to IPO, SpaceX is uniquely exposed to shifts in the AI wind.

We'll know more about the way it's blowing when Anthropic has its IPO later this year — and we see what the market thinks about an AI company when it comes without Musk's star power.

Microsoft Excel handles temporal data effectively if you know which formulas to use. The problem is that Excel includes over 20 date and time functions, but most people only ever need a small core set to build powerful, self-updating workflows. These essential date functions turn messy timelines into automated systems you can actually rely on.

Even though I prefer GNOME over KDE, I have made a habit of installing KDE Connect on all of my Linux PCs. Yet for the primary task of sending files between my PC and my phone, KDE Connect is no longer necessary. There's an app in Flathub that takes advantage of Android's built-in Quick Share feature, making KDE Connect redundant for those who are only using the app for sending files.

Updated on Friday, June 12 at 4:22 p.m. ET — Meta's status page indicates that all disruptions have been restored and all disruptions are now concluded.

Updated on Friday, June 12, at 1:26 p.m. ET — Andy Stone, Meta VP of Communications, posted an update on X that stated Meta services were being restored.

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The Meta status page for its business services listed most of the June 12 disruptions as resolved. "We have recovered from an earlier outage impacting Ads Creation and Editing, and services have now been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused." However, the WhatsApp Business Platform still showed "High Disruptions" as of this writing.

Updated on Friday, June 12 at 1:15 p.m. ET — As of this writing, the outages for Meta's services appear to be on their way out, at least according to DownDetector. Meta has not provided an official cause for the outage yet, however.

Some of Meta's products had a hard time on Friday morning.

Services like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp all experienced temporary service outages to start the weekend. The cause is unknown at this point in time, but Meta's VP of Communications, Andy Stone, acknowledged the outage on X.

Stone said Meta's engineers are working on it.

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In addition, the platform DownDetector recorded spikes in user error reports for Meta products on Friday. A peak of 10,000 users reported problems accessing Instagram, with the majority reporting problems with the app.

According to DownDetector users (Disclosure: Mashable and Down Detector have the same parent company, Davis), Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp all experienced problems starting in the late morning on Friday. On top of that, Meta's status page for its business applications also noted "High Disruptions" on Friday morning, too.

Anecdotally, multiple Mashable staff members have had a hard time posting or sending messages on Instagram during this outage. It's unclear exactly when the problem will be resolved, but at the very least, Meta is aware of it and is doing something about it.

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The concept of needing to set a secure password has been hammered into our heads for so long, it barely warrants a mention. And while some of us definitely go out of our way to make some passwords super secure, other passwords lie there forgotten for ages. Wi-Fi passwords fall under that umbrella: they're often never changed, and if they are, they're made to be easy to remember.

When it comes to your personal or sensitive data, the best way to keep it private is to keep it offline. AI apps usually work online, which means you have to give up your files and data to the cloud in order to use them. But these four open-source AI tools are completely offline and only use your computer's processing power to run.

Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S. have lots to watch on the streaming service this weekend, including all the usual Taylor Sheridan shenanigans, The Ultimate Fighter Season 34, and that reminds me—um, a major UFC event happening live on the White House lawn on Sunday.

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Warmer weather means more time outside, and when you're in the great outdoors, a fitness tracker or smartwatch helps track all of that activity. Whether you're headed out on a European vacation or have a list of summer hikes to tackle, an Apple Watch is one of our favorite ways to stay connected and track activity, and with Prime Day on the horizon, we're hunting for deals on the smartwatch.

Amazon's biggest sale of the year, which spans four days from June 23 to 26, is almost here. Early deals are already dropping, and while there are some gems like the lowest price ever on the Apple AirPods Pro 3, most of the deals are just OK. Apple Watches are on sale, and you can find one for its lowest price ever, too, but we're still holding out for more deals.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 is down to $299 ahead of Prime Day, which, according to Camelcamelcamel, is its lowest price ever. So while we know this is the best price on the latest smartwatch from Apple, we also know that it's been sitting at $299 for several months now. With Prime Day coming up, it feels like it's due for another price cut.

But that doesn't take away from the Apple Watch Series 11's $299 price, which saves you $100 off its $399 price tag. We rate it our favorite smartwatch for fitness tracking, and it has an impressive battery. With improved battery life compared to the Series 10, you don't need to charge the watch midday for battery life to last you all night. So if you've been thinking about upgrading, grab it now for its lowest price ever.

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The FIFA World Cup is less than 24 hours old, and the internet has already found its main character.

Not a striker. Not a goalkeeper. Not even one of the tournament's many celebrity attendees.

A duck.

Following Mexico's 2-0 opening-day victory against South Africa, social media users quickly became obsessed with a video of a duck waddling through crowds in Mexico City while wearing a tiny Mexico jersey. (And no, it's not AI.) In a tournament known for producing unforgettable moments, the bird's appearance immediately earned it an unlikely place in the online conversation.

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The clip spread across social media, with fans crowning the feathered supporter everything from the "most famous duck in Mexico" to the tournament's MVP. Given that El Tri opened its World Cup campaign with a win, it's hard to argue with the duck's track record so far.

The tiny jersey-wearing mascot emerged amid a day of celebrations that stretched far beyond the action on the pitch. As Mexico supporters flooded the streets after the victory, videos of fans from different countries celebrating together quickly became some of the tournament's most wholesome moments.

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Clips circulating online showed Mexican fans welcoming South Korean supporters with chants of "BTS," impromptu rounds of "Gangnam Style," and plenty of tequila. In one viral video, fans from both countries could be seen raising shots together, turning a World Cup game into an international friendship summit.

All in all, the vibes were undefeated.

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The cultural exchange between Mexico and South Korea also produced the World Cup's very first meme, featuring a Korean fan wearing a sombrero.

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The camaraderie between South Korea and Mexico wasn't limited to the stands. During the tournament's opening ceremony, EJAE, the singer behind KPop Demon Hunters' Oscar–winning hit "Golden," performed the World Cup anthem "DNA" alongside Italian singer Andrea Bocelli.

That's one of the reasons the World Cup remains such a uniquely online event. Every tournament produces its share of highlights and heartbreak, but it also creates viral side stories that take on a life of their own. Sometimes it's a fan. Sometimes it's a celebration. And sometimes it's a duck wearing a soccer (sorry, fútbol) jersey.

With more than a month of matches still ahead, the internet will almost certainly find new heroes. For now, though, the World Cup belongs to one very fashionable duck.

BMW has unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and it's a not-so-subtle preview of what to expect from the M3 EV when it finally arrives.

When you look at what NAS stands for (Network-Attached Storage), the name doesn't exactly do these devices justice. It makes them sound like little more than glorified hard drives that happen to be available to every device on your network. If you're only using your NAS to store files, you're barely scratching the surface of what it can actually do.

TL;DR: You need an iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max to use Apple's newest Siri AI features. Here are the best deals running right now from Apple, Amazon, and major carriers to help you save up to $1,100 on an upgrade.

If you missed out on buying the iPhone 17 Pro when it launched last September, procrastination may have worked in your favor. Apple just announced that its newest and most advanced Siri AI features will only be available to 17 Pro and Pro Max users. (Though the company has confirmed that iOS 27 may run on devices as old as the iPhone 11.)

SEE ALSO: These 29 iPhones are getting iOS 27: Is yours on the list?

So, if you want the full experience when the update drops this fall, you'll need the newest hardware. Here are the best places to buy the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max today:

The best iPhone 17 Pro deals available right now

• Amazon (Renewed): If you're not too worried about whether your phone is brand spanking new or not, Amazon's got an unlocked, refurbished iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) for $1,027.74. It's a small savings off the original $1,099.99 retail price, but you can get an additional $600 discount with an eligible trade-in.

• Apple Store: If you want to buy directly from the source, Apple is offering up to $1,100 in trade-in credits when you swap out an iPhone 13 or newer. If you finance with Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI), you can get 0% APR, but you have to choose one of the big four carriers at checkout.

• AT&T: AT&T is offering up to $1,100 back in bill credits spread over a 36-month installment plan, but your trade-in phone must be valued at a minimum of $290 to get the maximum discount. You also have to activate or upgrade to an eligible unlimited plan.

• T-Mobile: T-Mobile is running a "no trade-in needed" promo where you can get up to $1,100 back via 24 monthly bill credits by switching over to an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.

• Verizon: New business and individual accounts can score up to $829.99 off the iPhone 17 series at Verizon by adding a new line on an eligible plan, or up to $830 off via standard trade-in credits spread over a 36-month installment plan.

• Best Buy: If you'd rather not deal with a carrier directly, Best Buy's offering up to $1,100 off via AT&T bill credits or up to $830 off via Verizon bill credits when you activate a line and trade in an eligible device.

Feeling lonely? Having trouble with your love life or lack thereof? Were you hoping the new AI-powered Siri could fill those voids?

Unfortunately, you may have to look elsewhere for companionship. Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi says Siri is just not that into you – and Apple purposefully designed it that way.

At WWDC this week, Federighi and Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak sat down for an interview with Laurie Segall of the tech YouTube channel Mostly Human.

During the interview, Segall pointed out that the features showcased during WWDC focused on Siri AI as a utility and not as a companion.

Federighi responded by explaining that this was a very purposeful move by Apple.

"I think that utility is at the foundation of human creativity and ultimately time for connection, right?" Federighi said. "I think the unlock around all of this is that you get to live the rest of your life and you get to feel really empowered doing it. I guess that's where the sexy part comes in, right? I don't think the sexy part actually belongs in the computer. It belongs in your life and so that's our focus. The idea of AI as a solution for loneliness, I mean loneliness is about a lack of connection to real people, you know, real humans."

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Federighi's discussion around AI as a solution for loneliness is significant. Numerous AI companies have been sued over the past few years due to AI chatbots and assistants attempting to have a human-like relationship, platonic or romantic in nature, and that connection resulting in real-life injury or death.

Apple's view seems to be in stark contrast to the approach of some of these other AI companies.

"Many of the existing chatbots, they're really focused on engagement to a large degree and sycophancy, right?" said Federighi. "They kind of want to pull you in. They might encourage you to reveal things about yourself and then use that as a basis to establish a connection. We view it quite the opposite. The way that we have designed Siri, Siri really wants to say, 'Listen, that's not what I'm here for, right? I'm here to I'm here to help you. I can help you get things done. I can help you learn about the world.' But if you try to engage Siri as a romantic partner, Siri's not up for that. Siri's 100 percent not into that."

So, there you have it. Apple says no funny business with the new Siri. And that seems to be the safe approach.

The World Cup kicked off this week, instantly sorting Netflix subscribers into two camps—those ignoring everything else on the planet for soccer and those dodging the sport entirely—no judgment either way, but we've got a list of soccer shows and movies for people who don't like soccer for anyone on the fence.

The long-awaited foldable iPhone should arrive in 2026; all signs point to a fall or winter 2026 release. Apple kept a very tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone right up until dropping the iOS 27 developer beta, which includes some direct and indirect references to the iPhone Fold (also rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Ultra Fold).

Early adopters already love foldables — and they have plenty of options — but Apple's been notably absent from the genre. However, don't count Apple out. The company has a history of showing up late to the party and then absolutely cornering the market, as it did with AirPods and iPhones.

So, as we await official details, here's everything we know about the first foldable iPhone, including the latest rumors, specifications, release date, and pricing.

When will the iPhone Fold be released?

We think the iPhone Fold will arrive in fall 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Numerous rumors pointed to this over the last year. However, while Apple traditionally releases all of its new iPhones in September, the Fold might not be ready by then.

A tech analyst named Tim Long recently claimed that shipments of the iPhone Fold will begin in December of this year, not September, though Bloomberg's Mark Gurman threw cold water on this rumor. And Gurman seems to have a crystal ball looking right into Apple headquarters these days.

Still, given the ongoing global memory shortage, last-minute delays are always possible, so we'll have to wait and see.

What's the iOS 27 beta telling us about the iPhone Fold?

The iPhone Fold isn't (yet) an official device. We do know a lot about it, but mostly via rumors, whispers, and reports coming out of Apple's supply chain.

But now, with the first iOS 27 developer beta, we have some actual clues about the iPhone Fold's existence. Software researcher M1Astra dug through the code (via Bloomberg), and found code that determines whether a device is folded or unfolded. Strings like “mechanicalAngleDegrees” and “angleDegrees" point to Apple fine-tuning the experience depending on how widely a foldable device is open. Researcher Sam Henri Gold found similar clues in the code.

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That's not all. Certain widgets, such as Music, News, and Weather, can now be configured to take up the majority of the iPhone's display. Doesn't make a ton of sense on a regular iPhone (you'd probably just want to have the Music app open instead), but on an iPhone Fold, such a widget could occupy one side of the display while you do something else on the other.

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Then, at WWDC 2026, Apple's Senior VP of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, pointed out a developer-specific feature called the Device Hub, which allows developers to simulate their apps in different screen configurations.

Finally, Macworld found references in the code suggesting a device that has both the Dynamic Island and a Touch ID; such a device does not exist today, but the iPhone Fold is rumored to have both.

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The iPhone Fold remains a mystery to some extent, of course, but we do have a very rough idea of what it could offer. Based on all the rumors and leaks, the iPhone Fold will have a wider design than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and the impressive Motorola Fold.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts that the foldable iPhone will be a book-style foldable with four cameras — two on the back, one on the inside, and one front selfie camera. Gurman also predicted it would use Touch ID like the iPad Air and Pro, even though iPhones typically use Face ID. All the recent leaks back up Gurman's reporting.

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In fact, the smartphone market is already adapting to the expected size of the iPhone Fold, and a Samsung Z Fold 8 Wide model recently leaked. Huawei was the first to market with a wide foldable, though the new Pura X Max is only available overseas.

The iPhone Fold specs could look something like this:

• Displays: 7.8-inch inner OLED display, 5.5-inch outer OLED display

• Thickness: 9.5mm unfolded, 4.5mm when folded

• Security: Touch ID

• Processor: A20 processor

• Cameras: Dual rear cameras (48MP), dual inner/outer front cameras

• Price: $2,399

• Battery: At least 5,088 mAh

We've seen several reports claiming that Apple is committed to making the iPhone Fold's display the best it can possibly be. It should be very durable, super thin, and without a visible crease. Samsung Display is reportedly producing the OLED displays for the iPhone Fold, as Samsung's got the best flexible display tech in the game. There's a reason Samsung released the Galaxy TriFold while the world is still waiting on the first foldable iPhone.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported earlier this year that the iPhone Fold would have a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer display, and measure in at just 9 to 9.5mm of thickness. We heard another rumor in September 2025, which claimed the iPhone Fold would look like two iPhone Airs put together, with a similar thickness of 5.6mm. Why the discrepancy between the two reports? It could be the difference between the device's thickness when folded and unfolded.

There's also talk about Apple using innovative tech to make the iPhone Fold lighter and more durable than most foldables. These rumors include a report that the company is using liquid metal for the phone's hinge, which should improve durability.

What will the foldable iPhone be called?

Up until now, most of the tech world has simply called the unannounced device the "iPhone Fold." However, since it's not a confirmed product yet, it's very possible that the phone will have a different name at launch. Some outlets, such as 9to5mac, have lately taken to calling it the "iPhone Ultra" or "iPhone Ultra Fold."

While that would be a cool name (and may actually be the name when it comes out), we're going to stick with "iPhone Fold" for now, just for the sake of simplicity.

How much will the iPhone Fold cost, and will people buy it? A hypothetical rendering of the rumored iPhone Fold. Credit: Zain bin Awais / Mashable

The iPhone Fold is likely to be expensive. An early estimate from research analyst Arthur Liao suggested the price tag for the Fold — gulp — could come in around $2,399. That's in line with expectations in a new report from International Data Corporation (IDC). Last year, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the iPhone Fold is likely to retail between $2,000 and $2,500.

Despite the sizable cost (the flagship Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is priced at $1,999.99), sales expectations remain high. The IDC report estimated Apple would siphon one-third of the spending in the foldable market in 2026.

"But the real game-changer for the category comes at year-end when Apple enters the foldable space, projected to capture over 22% unit share and a staggering 34% of the foldables market value in its first year, thanks to an expected average price point of $2,400,” read the report.

In March, Mark Gurman claimed that Apple could classify the iPhone Fold as an "Ultra" product, putting it in a higher price tier than other devices in its portfolio alongside other high-end machines like the Apple Watch Ultra. If the phone ends up costing at least $2,000 as expected, this would make sense.

The latest iPhone Fold leaks

In December 2025, we saw lots of alleged iPhone Fold renders circulating on social media, which all share a similar design. We'd take these with a grain of salt, of course.

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In February, a leaker known as Instant Digital posted some alleged renders of the iPhone to the Chinese social media site Weibo. Like most leaks, especially the ones pertaining to Apple, we can't confirm their authenticity. However, they line up with earlier reports of the overall look of the phone.

More recently, Apple leaker Sonny Dickson shared another potential iPhone Fold render in March 2026.

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Dickson shared more purported dummy units of the iPhone Fold in April, giving those renders a bit more physicality than they had before.

April has been fairly bounteous in terms of iPhone Fold leaks. Aside from Dickson's dummy units, YouTuber Vincent Zhong got his hands on the newly released (in Asia) Huawei Pura X Max Wide. This Chinese phone is one of the first real "wide foldables" that we've seen hit the market, and its screen dimensions are almost exactly the same as the alleged dimensions of the iPhone Fold.

While the iPhone Fold will almost certainly look different from Huawei's device, Zhong's hands-on video gives us a decent idea of what to expect from the iPhone Fold as a physical object in your hands.

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We've also gotten some interesting dummy photos from tech leaker Majin Bu on X in April. In these photos, the dummy units look very similar to what we've seen in other recent leaks. In other words, it looks like a shorter, more book-style foldable than previous foldables. It looks like it'll also support MagSafe cases.

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Instant Digital makes some interesting claims. Most notably, the report says the iPhone Fold will have the largest-ever iPhone battery. (For reference, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is estimated to have a roughly 5,088 mAh battery.)

"The volume buttons are not on the left side," reads a translation of the post. "Instead, they are placed directly on the top of the right-side frame (similar to the volume button layout on the top of the iPad mini). This may take some getting used to for users’ typical phone habits."

The post also stated, "The rear dual camera + right-side microphone + flash are arranged horizontally. The camera module appears to be fully black and does not match the body color. Currently, the only confirmed color is white, but it is expected that Apple will launch two color options."

What else do we know about the iPhone Fold?

Beyond physical design, another recent report suggested you'll be able to run multiple apps side-by-side when the phone is unfolded, sort of like multitasking on iPadOS 26. However, by all accounts, this device will run iOS, not iPadOS, so you won't exactly get a full iPad experience from the iPhone Fold. (Apps that are designed to run natively in iPadOS, for example, would not be compatible.)

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold vs Apple foldable iPhone: Specs and rumors

Finally, even though the iPhone Fold is still in the realm of fantasy, there are already rumors about a follow-up, clamshell-style foldable from Apple, potentially called the iPhone Flip. That one probably isn't coming until next year, though.

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