Foldable iPhone and iPad to Enter Production Next Year, Analyst Says

Apple's first two foldable devices recently entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn, according to analyst Jeff Pu.

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In a research note today with GF Securities, Pu said mass production of the foldable devices is slated to begin in the second half of 2026.

The analyst believes the foldable devices will enter an early prototyping stage this April.

Pu did not provide any specific details about the two foldable devices. He is likely referring to Apple's first foldable iPhone, which is rumored to have up to an 8-inch inner display, along with a foldable iPad with up to a 19-inch screen.

Pu said the iPhone shipment outlook in 2025 is expected to be "lukewarm," due in part to Apple delaying personalized Siri features until some point "in the coming year." Looking ahead, he expects the foldable devices to boost Foxconn's business in 2026.

Rumors about foldable iPhones and iPads have been circulating for many years, and it appears that the devices are finally getting closer to launching, barring major setbacks. Depending on exactly when mass production begins in the second half of 2026, the devices could launch either later next year, or at some point in 2027.

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sw1tcher Avatar
4 hours ago at 05:47 pm

In a research note today with GF Securities, Pu said mass production of the foldable devices is slated to begin in the second half of 2026.
I'll believe it when I see it.
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acblue94 Avatar
4 hours ago at 05:56 pm

I know a few people will be looking forward to this, but I think thus far foldable devices have been a dud.
A dud because of that crease down the center.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
marinersaptcomplex Avatar
4 hours ago at 06:05 pm
A foldable iPhone that is 6.3” folded and 12” open doesn’t interest me—but a flip iPhone that is 3” in my pocket does…
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jfreedle2 Avatar
4 hours ago at 05:54 pm

('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/16/apple-foldables-mass-production-2026/')

Apple's first two foldable devices recently entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn, according to analyst Jeff Pu.



In a research note today with GF Securities, Pu said mass production of the foldable devices is slated to begin in the second half of 2026.

The analyst believes the foldable devices will enter an early prototyping stage this April.

Pu did not provide any specific details about the two foldable devices. He is likely referring to Apple's first foldable iPhone ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/06/kuo-apple-foldable-iphone-book-style-2000/'), which is rumored to have up to an 8-inch inner display, along with a foldable iPad with up to a 19-inch screen ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/10/foldable-ipad-pro-under-display-face-id/').

Pu said the iPhone shipment outlook in 2025 is expected to be "lukewarm," due in part to Apple delaying personalized Siri features ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/07/apple-intelligence-siri-features-delayed/') until some point "in the coming year." Looking ahead, he expects the foldable devices to boost Foxconn's business in 2026.

Rumors about foldable iPhones and iPads have been circulating for many years, and it appears that the devices are finally getting closer to launching, barring major setbacks. Depending on exactly when mass production begins in the second half of 2026, the devices could launch either later next year, or at some point in 2027.

Article Link: Foldable iPhone and iPad to Enter Production Next Year, Analyst Says ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/16/apple-foldables-mass-production-2026/')
I know a few people will be looking forward to this, but I think thus far foldable devices have been a dud.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
segfaultdotorg Avatar
4 hours ago at 06:17 pm
Answers to questions nobody is asking. Since I almost exclusively use my iPad for media consumption, I'm probably replacing it with a Fire tablet, since that's cheaper.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MichaelAdam Avatar
1 hour ago at 08:49 pm
Why am I not excited ? … Oh maybe because for last 10 years I just heard exciting rumors that went to flop and average products with absolutely no innovations prices up and up … As for the Vision Pro, the Apple intelligence or the upcoming HomeKit controller I am not bother … Steve Jobs left a company light years ahead and Tim just focused on financial performances. Very sad when you think what good products would have bring to our lives …
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)