A new report claims that the iPhone Fold has entered a critical production stage and that, if it passes testing, the device will be released alongside the series iPhone 18 in September 2026.
Last month, rumors surfaced that Samsung Display was planning to ramp up production of displays for the iPhone Fold. A new report seems to confirm that timeline.
According to leaker Instant Digital on Chinese social media platform Weibo, the iPhone Fold is now in testing.
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“The iPhone Fold is now in trial production at Foxconn,” the leaker says (in translation). “If there is no accident, the foldable screen of the iPhone Fold will be sold at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro.” This development is significant as it suggests that Apple is moving forward with its plans to release a foldable iPhone, something that has been widely discussed in recent years.
The success of the trial production will be critical to the device's timely launch, as well as Apple's competitiveness in the foldable device market, which is already dominated by other manufacturers such as Samsung.
The partnership with Foxconn for the trial production is not surprising, as Foxconn has been one of Apple's main manufacturing partners for years. The successful completion of this phase will pave the way for the start of mass production, which is necessary to meet expected demand.
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Users are eagerly awaiting the iPhone Fold
AppleInsider reports that the device could launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, suggesting that Apple intends to market the iPhone Fold as a premium product, potentially with features and pricing that would place it at the top of the iPhone lineup. The foldable market is one of the most dynamic and competitive in tech, and Apple's entry into the category could tip the balance.
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Consumers are eagerly awaiting to see how Apple will incorporate folding technology into its devices and what innovations it will offer to differentiate itself from its competitors. The success of the iPhone Fold will depend on Apple's ability to combine innovation with the build quality and user experience that its customers have come to expect.
