iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Early reports suggested the Fold would appear at the same event but might not hit stores immediately. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected in late September, while some rumors hint the Fold could arrive weeks later or even in December.

Recent leaks, however, suggest Apple is working hard to align the Fold’s release with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. A tipster on Weibo revealed that trial production for the iPhone Fold has begun at Foxconn in China. This step usually signals that mass production could start around July, potentially keeping the launch timeline on track.

Of course, trial production can face delays, and it is too early to confirm that everything will go smoothly. Still, the move indicates Apple is serious about bringing its first foldable iPhone to customers as soon as possible.