New supply chain source is sure iPhone Fold will launch in September 2026
The on/off back and forth about when the iPhone Fold will be released continues, but now a shaky report claims the first batches have been manufactured and will ship alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September.
Mockup of a possible design for the expected iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsider
The likelihood of Apple launching an iPhone Fold in September 2026 seems to change depending on the day. The latest rotating rumors have been either that it's delayed until 2027, or that it is exactly on schedule. Now according to China Securities Journal, a supplier has revealed that Apple has begun shipping the iPhone Fold in small batches.
If correct, that would be a significant step considering that the iPhone Fold is believed to have only entered manufacturing testing in April 2026. It's also variously been reported that this testing has uncovered serious problems with the hinge, and also the main circuit board.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible
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Mockup of a possible design for the expected iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsider
The likelihood of Apple launching an iPhone Fold in September 2026 seems to change depending on the day. The latest rotating rumors have been either that it's delayed until 2027, or that it is exactly on schedule. Now according to China Securities Journal, a supplier has revealed that Apple has begun shipping the iPhone Fold in small batches.
If correct, that would be a significant step considering that the iPhone Fold is believed to have only entered manufacturing testing in April 2026. It's also variously been reported that this testing has uncovered serious problems with the hinge, and also the main circuit board.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums