Apple’s foldable iPhone faces potential delay – analyst

Apple patent application illustration of a folding iPhone with flexible hinge
Apple’s inaugural foldable iPhone may not arrive until 2027, as reported by Japan’s Mizuho Securities (via The Elec).The investment bank indicated that the delay stems from Apple needing additional time to finalize critical design features, including the hinge mechanism, which other rumors have suggested involve the use of Liquidmetal alloy. Apple is reportedly taking extra time to ensure durability and seamless integration, amid challenges in sourcing reliable parts that meet its stringent quality standards.
Hartley Charlton for MacRumors:
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The device is expected to feature a 7.58-inch inner display and a 5.38-inch outer display.
The report added that expected production of display panels for the foldable ‌iPhone‌ have now decreased from 13 million to nine million units. A launch in 2026 is still said to be possible, but if it goes ahead as planned, device production in the first year of release may lag behind panel production by as much as five to seven million units.
The firm corroborated reports that Apple plans to delay the launch of the iPhone 18 to the spring of 2027, launching alongside the ‌iPhone‌ 18e. The iPhone Air 2, ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro, and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max are scheduled to launch in the fall of 2026, likely alongside the first foldable ‌iPhone‌ if it is not delayed.

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MacDailyNews Note: Mizuho Securities further reported emerging activity in the supply chain to restart development on an 18.9-inch foldable MacBook, with the earliest potential launch slated for 2028 or 2029.

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