Trending Now - Iphone Fold's Crease-free Display Nears Key Development Milestone

WHO:

Apple, Samsung, Instant Digital, Bloomberg, Mark Gurman

WHAT:

The iPhone Fold is expected to launch in September 2026.

The iPhone Fold display panels are slated to begin mass production in May 2026.

Mass production for the complete iPhone Fold device is scheduled for July 2026.

The iPhone Fold will feature 12GB of RAM.

Storage options for the iPhone Fold will include 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities.

The top 1TB option for the iPhone Fold could cost nearly $3,000.

WHERE:

The iPhone Fold is being developed by Apple, with display panels supplied by Samsung.

WHEN:

The iPhone Fold is expected to launch in September 2026.

Mass production of the display panels is expected to start in May 2026.

Mass production for the complete device is scheduled for July 2026.

Samsung showcased a prototype of its folding screen technology in January 2026 at CES.

WHY:

Apple held off launching a foldable iPhone until a crease-free design could be achieved.

HOW:

The iPhone Fold will use a new Samsung-supplied panel described as "virtually crease free" and having "no crease at all."

The device will run iOS, not iPadOS, and will support an iPad-like layout when opened, allowing multitasking with two apps side-by-side.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 23:11 UTC)

Apple is gearing up for the launch of the iPhone Fold, which is expected to hit the market in September 2026, with mass production of the display panels starting in May and the complete device set to begin in July. This innovative phone will feature 12GB of RAM and offer storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and a hefty 1TB, with the top model potentially costing close to $3,000. Developed in collaboration with Samsung, the iPhone Fold will utilize a new panel technology that promises a virtually crease-free display, allowing for an iPad-like multitasking experience when opened.