Foldable iPhone delay rumors cause Apple stock to plummet; US media debunk: still scheduled for September

SadMoneyMeow · 2026-04-07T23:23:19+00:00

AppleTechCrunch reported on April 8th, Beijing time, citing sources familiar with the matter that Apple's first foldable phone is scheduled to be released later this year within the company's regular iPhone launch cycle. This contradicts previous media reports about significant obstacles in the production of this phone.Sources said that Apple will launch this foldable model alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September. Apple’s iPhones are typically available for sale within a week after the announcement.A report by Nikkei Asia on Tuesday raised concerns about a possible delay for this phone. The media stated that Apple is facing engineering challenges during the testing phase, which could lead to delays in production and shipment plans. Subsequently, Apple’s stock price dropped by 5.1% at one point.Sources indicated that although the new display and materials are more complex, potentially causing initial supply constraints within weeks after launch,

SadMoneyMeow

2026-04-07 23:23:19

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PhoenixTech News: According to a Bloomberg report on April 8, Beijing time, insiders said Apple’s first foldable phone is on track to be launched later this year within the company’s regular iPhone release cycle. This contradicts earlier media reports that the phone’s production encountered major obstacles.

Insiders say Apple will release this foldable model in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Apple’s iPhones typically go on sale within a week after the launch.

A report in Nikkei Asia on Tuesday sparked concerns in the market that the release of the phone may be delayed. The outlet said Apple faces challenges during the engineering test phase of the phone, which could lead to production and shipment plans being pushed back. Afterwards, Apple’s share price fell as much as 5.1%.

Insiders said that while the complexity of the new display and materials may limit initial supply in the first few weeks after launch, Apple still plans to sell the foldable phone at about the same time as, or shortly after, its new non-foldable models.

After Bloomberg published this latest report, Apple’s share price recovered part of its losses. By the close on Tuesday in New York, the stock was down about 2.1%, at $253.50.

However, there are still six months until the new phone is released, and production capacity has not yet begun ramping up, which means the exact release date has not been finalized. An Apple spokesperson declined to comment. (Author/Xiao Yu)

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