New leak suggests Apple’s foldable iPhone pushed back to early 2027

New leak suggests Apple’s foldable iPhone pushed back to early 2027،

TL;DR:

Rumors suggest a foldable iPhone in 2026, but a new leak says it's delayed until early 2027.
The information reportedly came from a senior official familiar with Apple's internal affairs.
The reason for the delay is unclear, but Apple could perfect the technology or prioritize a foldable iPad mini first.

We've heard a lot about a foldable iPhone, with the latest information being just a few days old. A leak of what is purported to be an Apple product roadmap has hinted at a foldable iPhone arriving in 2026. However, it now appears that the same source has different information. Revegnus, a renowned leaker, shared this on X, according to a senior official. familiar with Apple's internal affairs, the debut of the first foldable iPhone has been delayed. Its launch is now planned for early 2027.

[Exclusive] Apple changes foldable iPhone sales schedule from late 2026 to early 2027

According to a senior official close to Apple internal affairs cited by Alphabiz: “After careful preparations, including the supply of foldable displays, it is understood that Apple plans…

– Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) March 18, 2024

The source reportedly mentioned:

After extensive preparations, including the provision of foldable displays, it appears that Apple plans to start selling foldable iPhones a little later than expected.

However, it's increasingly likely that we'll see a foldable iPhone in the future, given the growing rumors supporting the idea. A rumor even suggests that Apple could redirect its Vision Pro team to work on a foldable iPhone project.

The foldable smartphone market has grown in recent 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.

However, if this latest leak proves accurate, we will have to wait almost three more years to see Apple's first entry into the foldable market. And it might not even be an iPhone at all, as rumors also suggest that Apple's first foldable display could come to the iPad mini for the iPhone's 20th anniversary. Stay tuned for updates, because the future of the foldable iPhone is as dynamic as the unfolding of a detective novel.