Overview
- Chinese leaker Instant Digital says Foxconn has begun building trial units of Apple’s first foldable iPhone to test assembly before any ramp.
- The same report says mass production is targeted for July if early runs meet quality goals without major issues.
- Rumors point to an announcement alongside iPhone 18 Pro in September, with retail availability possibly slipping to December, though some reports predict same‑time shipping.
- Leaked specs describe a roughly 5.5‑inch cover screen and a about 7.8‑inch inner display that uses a wider 4:3 shape similar to an iPad.
- To keep the device near 4.5 mm thick when open, leaks say Apple may drop Face ID and a telephoto camera and use a side‑button Touch ID while aiming for a near‑invisible crease.