Apple’s first foldable iPhone may be arriving right on schedule after all. Despite recent chatter out of Asia suggesting Apple had run into a technical hurdle that could push the device back, a newer report indicates those concerns may have been exaggerated—or simply wrong.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, people familiar with Apple’s plans say the company’s inaugural foldable iPhone remains on track for a September debut. If that timeline holds, the foldable iPhone would launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, setting up one of Apple’s biggest iPhone events in years.
The foldable iPhone is widely expected to be a major leap for Apple, not just another new model in the lineup. Engineers reportedly believe the device will avoid the usual compromises that have followed many foldable phones so far—especially around durability, display quality, and the visible crease that often appears along the fold. In other words, Apple is aiming for a foldable that feels as “finished” as its standard iPhones, even with a more complex design.
Leaks also point to a wide-screen folding format designed for more comfortable landscape viewing when opened—an approach that could make videos, multitasking, and gaming feel more natural on the larger unfolded display. On the software side, Apple is said to be working on a custom version of iOS that better takes advantage of the expanded screen area, delivering an experience closer to what users associate with iPad-style apps when the device is unfolded.
All of that ambition is expected to come with a steep price. Current expectations suggest Apple’s foldable iPhone could start at more than $2,000, with higher-end configurations potentially approaching $3,000 depending on storage and hardware options.
If the September launch window is accurate, the next few months should bring clearer signs of Apple’s foldable iPhone plans—especially as iPhone 18 Pro rumors ramp up and supply chain details start to surface. For now, the most notable takeaway is simple: Apple’s foldable iPhone reportedly isn’t slipping, and it may be closer than many expected.
