Market analysts forecast Apple will quickly dominate the emerging foldable-screen smartphone segment

Counterpoint Research predicts Apple will rapidly become the leading player in the foldable phone market, according to industry forecasts released by the firm. Though foldable devices remain a niche category today, analysts expect Apple's anticipated entry to reshape the segment through its design expertise, marketing reach, and ecosystem integration. The forecast reflects confidence that even a late entry by the company won't prevent it from achieving market dominance, consistent with Apple's historical pattern in other smartphone categories.