Overview
- UDN-linked reports say the project has advanced into engineering validation, with roughly 100 test units built and Foxconn setting up a dedicated assembly line.
- Fubon Research estimates a $2,399 starting price, far above rival foldables like Samsung’s $1,999 Galaxy Z Fold7, and projects about 5.4 million units sold in 2026 and 15.4 million lifetime.
- Sources claim Apple addressed the crease using an inner display from Samsung Display paired with Apple-designed panel structure and lamination and a liquid‑metal hinge co‑developed with Shin Zu Shing and Amphenol.
- Leaked specs point to a book‑style device with a roughly 7.8‑inch inner screen, a ~5.5‑inch cover display, and an industry‑first 24MP under‑display inner camera detailed in a JP Morgan report.
- Battery testing reportedly targets capacities above 5,000mAh (around 5,400–5,800mAh), and the launch is widely expected for September 2026, though Apple has not announced the product.