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Hope for iPhone Fold in 2026 rises, Apple is stockpiling components

If the iPhone Fold is going to ship in 2026, there needs to be orders for parts for it now. A new rumor claims that Apple is beyond just making orders, and is actively stockpiling parts for manufacture.

Smartphone with flexibly bent screen displaying two images, a red car and soft colors, next to a cute cat-shaped lamp and a plant on a reflective surface.
A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like – Image Credit: AppleInsider

Apple has been said to be about to launch an iPhone Fold just about every year since at least 2018. Most recently, it had appeared likely that it would come out in 2026, just based on the sheer volume of reports claiming so.

Now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo says that Apple is stockpiling iPhone Fold components. It’s claimed that this information comes from supply chain sources, too.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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