Overview
- Foxconn has begun trial assembly of Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone, according to a Weibo leak cited by iClarified, with a July mass‑production ramp targeted if yields and assembly speed meet Apple’s tests.
- The book‑style device is reported to feature a 7.8‑inch inner OLED and a 5.5‑inch outer OLED, a titanium frame, and a side‑mounted Touch ID in place of Face ID.
- Fresh reports describe a 3D‑printed or LiquidMetal hinge and a dual‑layer ultra‑thin glass design that aim to reduce the display crease and improve long‑term durability.
- Multiple outlets link the model to Apple’s 2nm A20‑series chip, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a roughly 5,400–5,800mAh battery with eSIM‑only support.
- Apple has not confirmed the device, though coverage points to a September 2026 reveal with the Pro phones, a possible later on‑sale date for the foldable, and a spring 2027 window for the standard iPhone 18.