Report: Apple’s foldable iPhone may be delayed by engineering troubles
One of Apple’s key product launches for 2026 might be facing delays.
The company’s planned foldable iPhone has run into engineering problems during testing, and mass production could be delayed as a result, according to a report from Nikkei Asia.
The complexity of the novel design is reportedly taking longer than expected to perfect, and could push back the product’s launch by months.
Per the report, Apple planned to initially produce 7 million to 8 million of the foldable iPhones, which it intends to position as a premium entry in the new iPhone lineup.
This would be the second Apple foldable product that has faced delays due to engineering problems, as Bloomberg reported that a $3,000 foldable iPad would be delayed until 2029 or later.
Apple shares were down sharply in early trading.
The complexity of the novel design is reportedly taking longer than expected to perfect, and could push back the product’s launch by months.
Per the report, Apple planned to initially produce 7 million to 8 million of the foldable iPhones, which it intends to position as a premium entry in the new iPhone lineup.
This would be the second Apple foldable product that has faced delays due to engineering problems, as Bloomberg reported that a $3,000 foldable iPad would be delayed until 2029 or later.
Apple shares were down sharply in early trading.
