US EditioniPhone Fold Launch Could Be Delayed Into 2027 After Engineering Problems
Nikkei said suppliers were told the schedule may slip as Apple works through more issues than expected in early test production.
- Apple has encountered "more issues than expected" during the engineering verification phase for the new Fold, according to Nikkei Asia. These setbacks threaten the 2026 launch, as the device must pass six production steps.
- Engineering problems reportedly surfaced during the early test production phase, the fourth of six steps required. "Apple and the supply chain are working under a pressured timeline," Nikkei's source stated.
- Apple reportedly plans to produce 8 million units initially, and multiple suppliers have been warned about potential production delays for the Fold. Apple has not commented on the reported engineering issues.
- "April will mark a crucial stage of the engineering verification test, and this month till early may is extremely critical." Due to these challenges, the release could slip until next year.
- Barclays and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously noted a staggered launch pattern, suggesting the Fold might arrive later than the Pro and Pro Max models. Samsung released its first foldable in 2019.
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