Overview
- Barclays analyst Tim Long, via MacRumors, forecasts that iPhone Fold shipments will start in December 2026, potentially following a September announcement.
- The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are still widely expected to arrive on Apple’s typical September 2026 schedule, according to multiple reports.
- Long also predicts the base iPhone 18 will be deferred to March 2027, with additional variants such as an iPhone 18e and either an iPhone Air 2 or an iPhone 18 Plus under consideration.
- Reports suggest Apple may space out releases to give Pro models more visibility and to navigate the manufacturing complexity of a first-gen foldable, though none of this is confirmed by Apple.
- Coverage compiles unverified details for the Fold, including a book-style design, large inner OLED display, A20 Pro-class silicon and a possible $2,000-plus price, with one outlet citing $2,399.