Revegnus, a renowned leaker, shared on X that, according to a senior official familiar with Apple’s internal affairs, the debut of the first foldable iPhone has been delayed. It is now anticipated to launch in early 2027.
[Exclusive] Apple Changes Timing of Foldable iPhone Sales from Late 2026 to Early 2027
According to a senior official familiar with Apple’s internal affairs quoted by Alphabiz, “After thorough preparations, including supply of foldable displays, it is understood that Apple plans…
— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) March 18, 2024
The source apparently mentioned:
After thorough preparations, including supply of foldable displays, it is understood that Apple plans to start selling foldable iPhones at a slightly later time than expected.
The foldable smartphone market has been expanding in the past few years, with an increasing number of manufacturers jumping into the fray. Samsung led the charge with its first foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold, launched five years ago. Since then, other players like Honor, Huawei, OnePlus, and Google have also joined the foldable trend.
Yet, if this latest leak turns out to be accurate, we will have to wait almost three more years to see Apple’s first entry into the foldable market. And it actually might not even be an iPhone at all, as rumors also suggest that Apple’s first foldable screen may go in the iPad mini for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. Stay tuned for updates as the future of the foldable iPhone is as dynamic as the unfolding of a mystery novel.
