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A Chinese leaker known as Fixed Focus Digital claimed today on Weibo that rumors of a delay for Apple's rumored foldable iPhone are "false" and "far-fetched."

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Who
Fixed Focus Digital (Chinese leaker), Mark Gurman (Bloomberg), Tim Long (Barclays analyst), Apple
What
A Chinese leaker known as Fixed Focus Digital claimed today on Weibo that rumors of a delay for Apple's rumored foldable iPhone are "false" and "far-fetched."
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:28:29 GMT · 3h 57m ago
Where
China ·
Why
The leaker asserts that the foldable iPhone will most likely launch alongside the iPhone 18 series, despite previous reports suggesting potential delays due to engineering challenges with the hinge mechanism.
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This report suggests that Apple's first foldable iPhone may still be on track for an anticipated launch around September, which could affect consumer expectations and competition in the foldable smartphone market. If true, it means Apple has likely overcome reported engineering challenges, strengthening its entry into a new product category.

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