Apple is inching closer to a folded‑screen flagship, with the iPhone Fold slated to launch this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Rumors that the Fold would lag behind the Pros by weeks or months are fading as the company pushes production to match the trio’s release window.

Foxconn’s trial runs in China have already begun, signaling that mass production could kick off around July. If the pilot phase proceeds without hiccups, the Fold would hit shelves in late September, the same month the iPhone 18 Pros become available.

Synchronizing the Fold’s launch with the Pro line reduces inventory risk and streamlines the brand’s messaging. Consumers will no longer face staggered availability, while analysts predict tighter margins for Apple’s supply chain.

With production underway, the iPhone Fold’s arrival in September would cement Apple’s first foray into foldable smartphones, potentially reshaping premium device expectations. The move signals a strategic pivot toward more flexible form factors.