Overview

• Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is targeting a fall 2026 debut for its first foldable iPhone, with suppliers preparing for mass production in the second half of next year.
• The device is described as a book-style foldable with a 5–6 inch cover display and roughly 7.8–8 inch inner screen, using in-cell touch to make the crease less noticeable.
• Apple is expected to swap Face ID for a Touch ID sensor in the side button to preserve thinness, and to ship the phone without a physical SIM slot.
• Reported specs include Apple’s in-house C2 modem, four total cameras (two rear, one on the cover, one inside), and prototype testing in black and white finishes.
• Analysts peg the starting price in the ultra-premium range, commonly cited between about $1,800 and $2,500, with the project positioned as the second step in a three-year lineup overhaul after the iPhone 17 Air and ahead of a 2027 curved-glass model.