Overview
- Barclays analyst Tim Long projects iPhone Fold shipments will begin in December 2026, possibly following a September unveiling.
- The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are still expected in Apple’s usual September window, according to multiple reports.
- Long’s note also suggests the standard iPhone 18 could slip to March 2027, indicating no new base model this fall.
- Reports describe unconfirmed Fold details, including a book-style design with a roughly 7.8-inch inner OLED, 5.5-inch outer screen, A20 Pro chip, 12GB RAM and a battery near 5,500mAh, with pricing rumors around $2,000–$2,400.
- Coverage indicates Apple may broaden the lineup with models like an iPhone 18e and either an iPhone 18 Plus or a second‑generation iPhone Air, though Apple has not confirmed any plans.