Overview
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Sunday that Apple plans to unveil its first foldable in early September alongside iPhone 18 Pro models, with sales expected at launch or shortly after.
- Nikkei Asia previously reported engineering snags that could push shipments into 2027, but recent checks reported by multiple outlets counter the idea of a major delay.
- Rivals are moving first, with Huawei on Monday revealing the Pura X Max design, colors and China preorders for an April 20 debut, and Samsung reportedly teeing up a wider Galaxy Z Fold for a July event.
- Leaks indicate Apple’s device uses a book-style layout with a 7.7–7.8 inch inner screen, a 5.5 inch cover display, Samsung M16 OLED panels, a hinge designed to make the crease less visible, and Touch ID in the power button in place of Face ID.
- Supply-chain chatter points to Foxconn trial builds and an initial run of roughly 7–8 million units, signaling tight early supply for a halo phone that reports say could start around $2,000.