iPhone Fold Likely to Ship Later Than iPhone 18 Pro
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- The foldable iPhone is expected to ship after the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with no specific release date provided, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
- Analyst Tim Long predicts a December launch for the foldable iPhone, indicating a potential three-month delay compared to the iPhone 18 Pro models.
- Apple has previously staggered iPhone launches, such as with the iPhone X in 2017, which shipped later than other models introduced simultaneously.
- Manufacturing challenges may be causing supply constraints for the foldable iPhone, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasting shortages extending into 2027.
- Despite the delayed shipping timeline, Apple is likely to announce the foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models at the upcoming annual iPhone event.
