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Posted on April 7, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 7, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleApple’s engineering challenges with its first foldable iPhone—particularly around its hinge design and crease‑free display—are causing delays that may push back mass production and shipments, as reported by Nikkei Asia.
April 6 (Reuters) - Apple has been encountering setbacks in the engineering test phase of its first foldable iPhone, which could lead to delays in its mass production and product shipment schedule, Nikkei Asia reported on Monday, citing sources.
Engineering development issues could delay the first shipments of the foldable iPhones by months in a worst-case scenario, according to the Nikkei report.
"It's true that more issues than expected have emerged during the early test production phase, and additional time will be needed to resolve them and make necessary adjustments," the report said, quoting one source familiar with the matter.
Reuters could not verify the report. Apple did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment outside regular business hours in the United States.
Nikkei had reported in January that Apple would focus on delivering its first foldable iPhone and two non-folding models with upgraded cameras and larger displays for a flagship launch in the second half of 2026.
(Reporting by Anusha Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Apple is encountering complex engineering setbacks during the test phase that are taking longer to resolve than expected.
The engineering issues could delay mass production and the shipment schedule of Apple's first foldable iPhone.
Nikkei Asia reported on the potential delays, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Apple did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment regarding the reported delays.
The foldable iPhone is currently in the engineering test phase, which is facing unexpected difficulties.
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