Overview
- Apple’s foldable phone project, which Nikkei detailed Tuesday, is facing engineering issues in initial production verification that could push first shipments by months and even into early 2027.
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman later reported Apple still plans a September unveiling alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, with constrained supply likely in the first weeks due to the complex display and materials.
- The current work sits in production verification, one of six steps between design and mass manufacturing, making the April to early May test window decisive for keeping the schedule on track.
- Apple has not announced the device or its name, and leaks point to a book-style design with an inner screen near 7.75–7.8 inches, an outer panel around 5.3–5.49 inches, and a price in the $2,000–$2,500 range.
- The conflicting reports moved markets Tuesday, with Apple shares falling as much as about 5% before moderating to a smaller loss after Bloomberg said a September debut remains the target.