Apple Foldable iPhone Launch Delayed to 2027, Vision Pro Engineers

Apple released the Vision Pro last month and the Cupertino-based tech giant seems to have shifted its focus to developing foldable smartphones after its first mixed-reality headset went on sale in the US. A new supply-chain report from Korea claims that the launch of Apple's first, long-rumoured foldable iPhone has been pushed to 2027. This corroborates recent leaks that also suggested a similar timeline. Some engineers previously working on Vision Pro reportedly have been moved to work on a folding iPhone or iPad project. A report by Korean outlet AlphaBiz citing a company executive with knowledge of the matter, states that the launch of the foldable iPhone was adjusted from the fourth quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2027. The publication previously claimed that the foldable iPhone would debut in late 2026. The launch timeline was pushed back reportedly after considering the preparation for various items, including the supply ...