Overview
- A JP Morgan equity research note, relayed by MacRumors, claims the inner screen will hide a 24MP camera with six plastic lens elements and improved light transmittance.
- Analysts and leakers describe a four‑camera setup comprising two 48MP rear lenses, an outer punch‑hole selfie camera, and the inner under‑display unit.
- The same forecast suggests Apple may drop LiDAR scanning and optical image stabilization to keep the foldable thinner.
- Some reports indicate Apple could use a side‑button Touch ID for authentication instead of Face ID on the foldable.
- Launch timing remains unsettled, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman pointing to fall 2026 and Mizuho Securities cautioning it could slip to 2027 over hinge and durability concerns, and Apple has not confirmed any details.