Apple begins manufacturing tests in China

Although there is no official confirmation from Appleall rumors indicate that the launch of the iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra) will occur alongside iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max next September. Apple will launch these phones from its Pro range with availability for purchase in a few weeks, but the iPhone Fold (or Ultra) seems to be delayed a few more weeks, others even predict its arrival for December. But Apple seems to be doing everything it can to make its availability much sooner and not lose the initial impact of the launch.

Apple accelerates the iPhone Fold: it is already in test production at Foxconn

According to what they tell us on the popular Chinese social network WeiboApple has already started the foldable iPhone test production in the facilities of Foxconn in China. This phase is key within the manufacturing process, as it allows the design, materials and assembly to be validated before making the leap to mass production. If the test production obtains good results, it is possible that the long-awaited iPhone with foldable screen They can be mass produced at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max.

The folding iPhone could arrive sooner than expected along with the iPhone 18 Pro

This would allow the apple manufacturer to offer its exclusive and currently rumored iPhone Fold or Ultra at the same time as its other next-generation flagship phones. A strategy that would strengthen its positioning in the market compared to other manufacturers that already have folding devices with several generations behind them. If all goes well in this initial testing phase, the iPhones that will be presented in September will begin to be mass produce in Julyand will be available sooner than previously rumored.

Furthermore, this movement suggests that Apple wants to enter the smartphone segment with force. foldable smartphonesa growing market where brands like Samsung have an advantage. Advancing the availability of the iPhone Fold could be key to capturing the attention of users from the first moment and avoiding a staggered and late launch that would lose the interest of many undecided users.