Foldable iPhone, factories are getting ready…

While previous rumors suggested a delay (from 2026 to 2027) for the very first foldable iPhone, it now appears the device might finally arrive next year. According to Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital, Apple has begun gathering and stockpiling components for the production of its foldable smartphone. No further details are available at the time of writing, but it is certain that the company is stockpiling foldable OLED displays, titanium frames, and other hinge components. This information indicates that the company is entering the crucial pre-production phase, during which suppliers begin ramping up the manufacturing of various components to prepare for mass production. Some of these sophisticated components can take time to design and may have defects, so it's important to plan ahead to avoid any inconvenience. Foldable iPhone, main specs rumored. As a reminder, this iPhone is expected to have a foldable screen with a 7.74" (19.66 cm) diagonal and a resolution of approximately 2713 x 1920 pixels, and a 5.5" (13.97 cm) external display. It would feature a dual 48 MP camera on the back and possibly a camera hidden under the main screen. Otherwise, no Face ID, but a Touch ID fingerprint sensor.