Ming-Chi Kuo, a renowned Apple analyst, just dropped some big news about the tech giant’s foldable iPhone. It looks like Apple is speeding up production to meet its deadline for a late 2026 launch. Kuo says Foxconn, Apple’s main supplier, will start prepping for assembly in the third or fourth quarter of 2025.
This is a big deal because it means Apple is getting serious about its foldable phone. The company has been working on this project for a while, but now it’s finally moving forward. Kuo also mentions that Samsung Display will be making the foldable panels for the new iPhone. They’re planning to produce 7-8 million units in 2026.
Kuo shared some updates on Twitter, saying that many component specs are still up in the air, including the hinge. He also talks about the rumors that Apple ordered 15-20 million foldable iPhones, but says that’s likely for a 2-3 year sales period, not just 2026.
As for production, Kuo says Apple will be producing the foldable iPhone in full force in the second half of 2026. They’re planning to ship millions of units in 2027 and 2028, and it’s likely to come with a pretty hefty price tag.
It’s worth noting that these plans could still change before Apple officially starts producing the foldable iPhone. But for now, it looks like the company is on track to meet its late 2026 launch deadline.