Screen mass production is supposed to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, so the foldable iPhone can go on sale in 2026.

Apple’s secret to a crease-free screen on its foldable iPhone might be a “display metal plate,” reports Kuo. I’ll just quote his reasoning:

In the hallowed halls of Cupertino, a revolution is taking shape. Apple, the world's most influential smartphone brand, is on the cusp of launching its first foldable iPhone.

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch 'iPhone 17 Air’- a brand-new ultra-slim iPhone variant under the iPhone 17 series. Here's a quick look at the expected launch, design, colour options, specifications,

While the Apple iPhone 17 line has not been officially announced, previous release patterns suggest a possible launch event in September 2025. Industry insiders believe that the iPhone 17 will come with a price tag of $799, with the iPhone 17 Pro coming in at $999, but official pricing information hasn’t been announced at the time of this writing.

Apple is reportedly building a more affordable, A18 Pro-powered MacBook slated to launch as early as this fall. Given that the entry-level MacBook Air M4 starts at a hefty $999, there’s still scope for a lower-end model that costs less. It would cater to budget-conscious customers whose workflows require more than just an iPad.

Apple could cut manufacturing costs for the book-style iPhone Fold for a more attractive price than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and 8.

Gurman observes in his subscriber Q&A that Apple always launches its new iPhones after Labor Day (the first Monday in September for those of us outside the U.S.). Typically, it's the week after, meaning the iPhone 17 series should appear between September 8th and September 12th.