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A huge milestone was seemingly achieved by Apple earlier this month when the iPhone Fold was rumored to have entered trial production at Foxconn. Unfortunately, the device still has time to reach this stage as one tipster reveals an update that’s going to put a frown on those eagerly waiting for its arrival. According to the latest rumor, Apple hasn’t even begun the prototype manufacturing of the iPhone Fold, suggesting that there are still some tweaks required in the device’s design.
A new rumor highlights more complications that Apple could potentially face with the iPhone Fold design
At the start of the year, the California-based giant has been reported to scale past various obstacles surrounding the iPhone Fold that were thought near-impossible, such as achieving a crease-free display and entering the Engineering Validation Test phase. Unfortunately, Weibo’s Fixed-focus digital cameras is reminding readers that Apple’s first foldable flagship has yet to enter trial production, meaning that there are still a few areas that require polishing before the iPhone Fold moves to the next step.
The tipster says that Apple has been garnering a ton of attention, as it should, since the iPhone Fold is expected to be vastly different from its competitors’ foldable devices, with one of the discerning features being the main crease-less panel, along with an impressive combination of internal specifications and build materials. Based on another Weibo tipster’s predictions, Momentary Digital believes that both the iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 will enter mass production in July.
Assuming the aforementioned timeline is correct, Apple has plenty of time to fix whatever design flaws haunt the iPhone Fold launch, and with an initial inventory of 11 million units, it should be doable. The current delay may also be related to Apple and its suppliers’ inability to come to terms with material choices and their pricing, resulting in production difficulties. A crucial piece of the iPhone Fold puzzle is its liquid metal hinge, which is pricey to manufacture but can address a ton of the device’s crease problems.
Given that Apple has immense control over its supply chain and forces it to prevent crucial information from being disseminated, there’s a ton of uncertainty about whether the iPhone Fold has entered trial production. In short, even if Fixed-focus digital cameras has access to noteworthy sources, it’s best that readers treat this rumor with a pinch of salt, and we’ll return with more updates.
News Source: Fixed-focus digital cameras
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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