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The iPhone Fold was previously said to be on track for release this September.
May 18, 2026 15:04 EDT
It has been almost seven years since Samsung launched its first foldable phone, and since then, we have been hearing constant rumors about Apple’s first foldable iPhone. While it was previously believed that the wait might finally end in 2026, the latest rumors suggest we may have to wait a bit longer to see Apple’s first foldable device.
Chinese leaker, Instant Digital, claimed in a Weibo post that Apple is still struggling with the iPhone Fold’s hinge design, which could delay the device’s launch this year. Instant Digital also reported in April that the iPhone Fold had entered trial production, but it appears the device has encountered technical challenges related to the hinge and folding display.
