Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is again in the spotlight, as new reports challenge earlier claims of delays and give a clearer picture of its possible launch timeline. While one report suggested that engineering issues could push the release several months beyond September, a fresh update now points in the opposite direction. The device, often referred to as the iPhone Fold, may still arrive on schedule if current progress continues.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has pushed back on the idea of a delay. He states that development is moving forward as planned. According to his sources, Apple is preparing to reveal the foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. This suggests that the company remains committed to its original launch strategy, at least for now.
Gurman further reports that the foldable iPhone could reach the market either at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro lineup or shortly after. This aligns with Apple’s usual approach of introducing major products in the same release cycle. However, exact timing may still vary depending on internal progress.
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Supply, however, could be limited at launch. The report highlights the complexity of producing foldable displays, which remain difficult to manufacture at scale. In addition, Apple is believed to be working on a 3D-printed hinge, which adds another layer of production challenges. These factors may slow down early availability for buyers.
Despite the positive outlook, Gurman notes that the timeline is not fully locked in. The launch is still several months away. Moreover, large-scale production has not yet started in full. As a result, the final release window could still shift depending on how manufacturing progresses in the coming months.
