Overview
- Apple, which set a special event for September 9, is widely reported to be ready to show a book‑style foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models.
- Recent supply‑chain reporting suggests the foldable will likely ship in September but with very limited quantities and a staggered, region‑first rollout that will constrain initial availability.
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple prototyped a shorter, foldable‑specific Apple Pencil but has likely dropped it because side magnetic storage is awkward and the softer inner display risks marks from a stylus.
- Leaked dummy units and an Unbox Therapy video show near‑final hardware with a visible crease on the inner screen, indicating Apple still faces display and hinge engineering challenges.
- Reports place the starting price above $2,000, the commercial name remains unconfirmed despite internal use of 'Ultra', and some outlets say pre‑orders could shift to September 12 rather than the usual Friday window.