Apple continues to face difficulties in preparing its first foldable smartphone for mass production. The main issues are related to display durability and the reliability of the hinge mechanism.
What is happening with the project
According to MacRumors, citing DigiTimes, Apple has tasked Foxconn with fully overseeing the project — from implementation to mass production. It is Foxconn that has the necessary experience to achieve the high assembly precision and planned volumes.
Earlier, there were reports of trial production starting in April and an increase in orders to 10 million units after resolving issues with the hinge and printed circuit boards. However, sources now claim that the engineering validation stage could lead to a delay of one to two months. The main obstacles are durability and longevity tests for the display and hinge mechanism.
When to expect the new device
Despite the current difficulties, the foldable iPhone is still expected to be announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series in September 2026.
In brief
Apple has encountered problems in testing the durability of the display and hinge of the foldable iPhone. The company has tasked Foxconn with full oversight of the project. This could lead to a slight delay, but the device's announcement is still planned alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September. Work on the mechanism's reliability continues.
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