Apple is planning to adjust its product release pace next year and introduce its first foldable iPhone.

BlockBeats News, May 4th, according to The Information report, Apple (AAPL.O) plans to adjust the release schedule of its iPhone next year to cope with its increasingly large product line. Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to be released in the fall of 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series and the "Air" series models. At the same time, the standard version of the iPhone 18 will be postponed until spring 2027, to be released alongside the follow-up models of the iPhone 16e.

Apple's current product line has expanded to six iPhone models. With the addition of foldable screen models, the company needs to reorganize the product release schedule to ensure more efficient management and marketing of the product line. Apple's first foldable iPhone will adopt a book-like folding form factor rather than a flip design. The screen size of this model in the folded state will be 5.7 inches, while it will be close to 8 inches when unfolded.