Apple needs hundreds of tiny parts for its folding iPhone, planned for late 2026. The company works day and night testing samples from many suppliers. Samsung might make the screens based on earlier news from February. Other part makers wait for Apple to decide if their samples pass testing. One unnamed Chinese partner has already sent pieces for Apple to check.
When it arrives, this future phone will cost between $2,000 and $2,500. Apple expects fewer sales because of this high price. The mystery supplier wants these orders because they help them win future folding phone jobs. The test process goes through something called the New Product Introduction steps. Samsung prepares special screen tech that even their next Galaxy Z Fold 7 phone lacks.
Chinese market reports mention the shipment targets Apple shared with makers. The California company moves slowly through each part choice. Any supplier who wins a spot for the first model probably keeps that spot for later models. Hundreds of moving pieces must work together perfectly for years. The waiting continues as Apple takes time building its first book-style folding phone.
When it arrives, this future phone will cost between $2,000 and $2,500. Apple expects fewer sales because of this high price. The mystery supplier wants these orders because they help them win future folding phone jobs. The test process goes through something called the New Product Introduction steps. Samsung prepares special screen tech that even their next Galaxy Z Fold 7 phone lacks.
Chinese market reports mention the shipment targets Apple shared with makers. The California company moves slowly through each part choice. Any supplier who wins a spot for the first model probably keeps that spot for later models. Hundreds of moving pieces must work together perfectly for years. The waiting continues as Apple takes time building its first book-style folding phone.
