iPhone Fold Reportedly on Track for Potential Launch Next Year
- Apple began its first round of prototype testing for the foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Fold, in June 2025 at an undisclosed location.
- This step followed extensive challenges with foldable products and crease-resistant screens, causing Apple to pause development of its foldable iPad.
- The iPhone Fold prototype currently being tested includes a metal frame made of titanium, a 7.58-inch screen, and a pair of 48-megapixel rear cameras, with production of prototypes expected to continue through the end of 2025.
- Analyst Ross Young noted Apple will use thicker, chemically treated glass to reduce the crease, acknowledging increased production costs but prioritizing quality.
- If prototype testing proceeds without major issues, Apple could launch the iPhone Fold alongside the iPhone 18 series in the second half of 2026.
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Apple starts early prototyping of foldable iPhone, eyes 2026 launch
Apple has quietly entered the early stages of developing its long-rumored foldable iPhone, with supply chain sources confirming that the company began its initial P1 (Prototype 1) phase in June. If everything stays on track, the device could complete prototype testing by the end of 2025 and proceed to the Engineering Verification Test (EVT) stage, setting the stage for a possible launch in the second half of 2026.
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