Apple is making significant headway on its long-rumored foldable iPhone, with a new report suggesting the company has achieved a major

An industry insider has said Apple has thrown money at developing its iPhone Foldable to make the biggest problem with foldable devices disappear.

ETNews reports that Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to launch in the second half of 2026, aligning with Apple’s typical product development cycle. This timeline was further corroborated by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who noted that Apple is “focused on finishing up development of its first foldable device for 2026.”

If you’re planning on getting an iPhone this year, at this point we’d suggest you hold off until 2026. Apple will refresh its iPhone lineup later this year with the iPhone 17 models. However, 2026 is probably a bigger year for the Cupertino company.

Apple is nearing the final stages of choosing suppliers for materials and components for its highly anticipated iPhone Fold. The company aims to enter the foldable phone market next year and is now finalizing partnerships with suppliers to ensure production kicks off smoothly.