India, Dec. 19 -- Apple's long-rumoured foldable iPhone may not reach users as quickly as expected, even if the company unveils it next year. According to well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, development delays and manufacturing challenges could push meaningful availability of the iPhone Fold closer to 2027.

Kuo recently shared fresh insights during an appearance on the MacroMicro podcast, followed by a detailed note expanding on Apple's foldable plans. While Apple is still expected to announce its first foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, Kuo cautions that production timelines are far from smooth.

At the heart of the delay are early-stage yield issues and difficulties in scaling up manufacturing. Foldable devices rely on comp...