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Kuo said in a new research note<\/a>:<\/p>\n
“Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to [sic] announce in 2H26. Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027. With limited supply and expected strong demand, the foldable iPhone could be facing shortages until at least the end of 2026.”<\/p>\n
The warning suggests Apple’s ambitious foldable device will face manufacturing hurdles when it enters mass production. Foxconn was expected to begin limited production of the device before the end of this year<\/a>, but a dearth of reports on that front could potentially mean that the “iPhone Fold” remains in the design validation stage, where manufacturing consistency issues can still arise. <\/p>\n Kuo’s forecast of production challenges is reminiscent of concerns previously raised by Mizuho Securities<\/a>, which suggested the launch could slip to 2027 if Apple takes longer to finalize design elements like the hinge mechanism. For his part, Kuo appears to be saying that Apple is still on course to announce the device in the fall of 2026, but it could end up shipping the device in large volumes later than planned. <\/p>\n The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a book-style design with an approximately 5.3- to 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner screen. It will reportedly use liquid metal hinges to achieve a virtually crease-free display and is expected to be priced between $2,000 and $2,500, making it Apple’s most expensive iPhone ever.<\/p>\n Popular Stories<\/p>\n Early iOS 26 Software Leak Uncovers Dozens of Upcoming Apple Features<\/a><\/p>\n Software from an iPhone prototype running an early build of iOS 26 leaked last week, giving us a glimpse at future Apple devices and iOS features. We recapped device codenames in our prior article, and now we have a list of some of the most notable feature flags that were found in the software code.
In some cases, it’s obvious what the feature flags are referring to, while some are more…<\/p>\n Apple Leak Confirms Work on Foldable iPhone, AirTag 2, and Dozens More Devices<\/a><\/p>\n Last week, details about unreleased Apple devices and future iOS features were shared by Macworld. This week, we learned where the information came from, plus we have more findings from the leak.
As it turns out, an Apple prototype device running an early build of iOS 26 was sold, and the person who bought it shared the software. The OS has a version number of 23A5234w, and the first…<\/p>\n iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen Face ID<\/a><\/p>\n Next year’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with under-screen Face ID, and the front camera will be moved to the top-left corner of the screen, according to a new report from The Information’s Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu.
As a result of these changes, the report said the iPhone 18 Pro models will not have a pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout at the top of the screen….<\/p>\n iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Features: What’s New So Far<\/a><\/p>\n Apple is testing iOS 26.3, the next version of iOS 26 that will launch around January. Since iOS 26.3’s testing is happening over the holidays, it is a smaller update with fewer features than we’ve seen in prior betas.
We’ve rounded up what’s new so far, and we’ll add to our list with subsequent betas if we come across any other features.
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Apple is making it simpler…<\/p>\n Leak Reveals Foldable iPhone Details<\/a><\/p>\n The first foldable iPhone will feature a series of design and hardware firsts for Apple, according to details shared by the Weibo leaker known as Digital Chat Station.
According to a new post, via machine translation, Apple is developing what the leaker describes as a “wide foldable” device, a term used to refer to a horizontally oriented, book-style foldable with a large internal display….<\/p>\n iOS 26.4 and iOS 27 Features Revealed in New Leak<\/a><\/p>\n Macworld’s Filipe Esp\u00f3sito today revealed a handful of features that Apple is allegedly planning for iOS 26.4, iOS 27, and even iOS 28.
The report said the features are referenced within the code for a leaked internal build of iOS 26 that is not meant to be seen by the public. However, it appears that Esp\u00f3sito and\/or his sources managed to gain access to it, providing us with a sneak peek…<\/p>\n Apple Aims to Boost Popularity of iPhone Air 2 in Two Ways<\/a><\/p>\n We have been covering iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Fold details from The Information’s report about future iPhone models, and next up is the iPhone Air 2.
The report says that Apple aims to make the iPhone Air 2 more attractive in two ways.
First, Apple is apparently considering adding a second rear camera to the device, which would resolve a key limitation. The current iPhone…<\/p>\n