Production of Apple's foldable iPhone & iPad to kick off next year

Are you ready to pay $2,000 for a foldable iPhone and maybe $3,000 for a foldable iPad? If you answered yes, then it’s time to start saving. According to analyst Jeff Pu in a research note with GF Securities, Apple will kick off production of its rumored foldable iPhone and iPad in 2026.

Production kicking off in 2026

The analyst says that mass production will begin in the second half of 2026. The timing makes sense. Apple usually releases new iPhones in the latter half of the year, so mass production usually begins a few months before. Pu also says that Apple will start an early prototyping stage this April.

Pu’s research note seems to corroborate the rumors we’ve been hearing so far. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously hinted that Apple will lock in the final specs of the foldable iPhone in the second quarter of 2025. So prototyping it in April makes sense. We’ve also heard rumors that Apple could launch the foldable iPhone in 2026. However, when exactly in 2026 is still up for debate.

Release in 2026

Kuo claims that it will take place in the fourth quarter of 2026. This makes it slightly later compared to Apple’s main iPhone lineup which happens around Q3. However, given that this represents a new model and a pretty big one at that, maybe Apple prefers holding a separate event for it.

A Q4 launch also lines up with Apple’s refresh schedule for its iPads. Sometimes the company waits until the end of the year to announce new iPad and Mac computers, so maybe Apple wants to launch the foldable iPhone and iPad at the same time. According to the rumors, Apple’s foldable iPhone will sport a crease-free 7.8-inch foldable display.

The foldable iPad, on the other hand, will be massive around 18-20 inches when unfolded. The price of the foldable iPhone is rumored to be around $2,000 which is pretty expensive. There’s no word on how much the foldable iPad could cost. But given its size, don’t be surprised if it will cost you a small fortune.

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