According to an analyst, Apple’s foldable device with an 18.8 -inch internal performance cannot enter mass production in the second half of 2026. The alleged device is said to have been delayed and is unveiled by the Cupertino company in early 2027. In addition, the analyst has indicated that the upcoming iPhone 17 series may not come up with significant upgradation of next year’s iPhone 18 series. According to recent reports, Apple is likely to launch its first foldable handset in September 2026.
Apple’s 18.8-inch foldable to Miss 2026-And Mass Production Target
GF Securities’ A Research Note by Jeff Pu, saw By macromors, it is said that with an 18.8 -inch internal performance, the large -scale production of Apple’s large foldable device is delayed. This means that the launch of the foldable tablet (or Mac computer) will also be postponed, as it was initially expected to enter the production on a large scale in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Now, the analyst believes that the rumor foldable phone may soon enter the production on a large scale compared to 2027, virtually postponing the overall launch timeline. Additionally, the analyst allegedly stated that the production timeline of the iPhone 18 times will be unaffected by this.
If this claim is correct, Apple may still launch the phone in September 2026, as well as with other smartphones in the iPhone 18 series. The analyst believes that the upcoming iPhone 17 series, is expected to be launched in September 2025, the current iPhone 16 can not come up with significant reforms in the series, which is reserving her stimulation for the 2026 iPhone variants.
The rumor is said to offer a Hybrid MacBook and iPad experience of 18.8 inch inch foldable device. Earlier, the two foldables should have allegedly entered the production on a large scale simultaneously, but it may not happen now. The first foldable handset of the iPhone 18 fold Apple may be, which will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z fold series handset.
Previous reports suggested that the rumor iPhone fold could sports a crease-free inner display, which will be produced by Samsung. On the other hand, Kaj and metal backplate will be allegedly supplied by another company called Fine M-TEC. The phone is expected to run on a customized version of the iOS 27, the ship is expected to be shown with the iPhone 18 series.
