Apple Plans First Foldable iPhone Launch Alongside iPhone 18 Pro and New Devices in September

Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone at a launch event in September 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The foldable device will open like a book with a 4:3 aspect ratio, resembling a blend between an iPhone and an iPad Mini, featuring an OLED screen and iPad-like functions. Apple is already planning second and third-generation foldable iPhones for 2027 and 2028, with slightly larger screens.

The foldable iPhone will be the centerpiece of the event, which is expected on Wednesday, September 9. Alongside it, Apple will introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with significant performance upgrades, a new Apple TV streamer, a new HomePod mini, and a new smart home device tentatively called HomePad or HomePod Touch.

The iPhone 18 Pro models may feature a smaller camera bump, a narrower Dynamic Island, and enhanced hardware including A20 chips, 12GB RAM in base Pro models, improved cellular connectivity with a new C2 modem, upgraded Wi-Fi, and expanded 5G satellite capabilities. Camera improvements could include a variable aperture system for sharper images and more natural portraits. Battery life is also expected to improve, especially in the Pro Max model.

Apple may raise prices across the new lineup due to increased memory costs linked to AI industry demands, with estimates suggesting a starting price around $1,299 for the iPhone 18 Pro in the US. The devices will run iOS 27 and feature an upgraded Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, designed to better understand on-screen content and perform tasks accordingly.

Reported color options for the iPhone 18 Pro include dark gray, silver, light blue, and dark cherry. Notably absent from this launch are new AirPods with cameras, a third-generation HomePod, or a security camera, which had been mentioned in earlier reports but are not expected this time. Apple has not officially confirmed any of these details yet.