There have been rumors that the launch of the Apple iPhone Fold, additionally known as iPhone Extremely, was delayed. However we later heard that the iPhone Extremely’s launch was on observe, and it will be unveiled at Apple’s autumn 2026 product launch occasion alongside the iPhone 18 sequence. That launch timeframe has now been corroborated by dependable tipster Ice Universe, who posted an unofficial picture of an iPhone Extremely and Apple’s new CEO John Ternus on X, with the caption “2026 iPhone autumn new product launch.”
Whereas Ice Universe hasn’t talked about the launch date, it is secure to imagine the launch occasion might be hosted someday in September. In all probability within the second or third week of September. And if that occurs, then the iPhone Extremely would be the first massive product announcement made by Apple beneath the management of John Ternus, who will take over because the Cupertino-based tech big’s new CEO on September 1, 2026.
Picture posted by Ice Universe on X
Lately leaked pictures of the iPhone 18 Professional, iPhone 18 Professional Max, and iPhone Extremely’s dummy items in contrast the sizes of the three smartphones.
Some pictures additionally confirmed how the iPhone Extremely in comparison with the iPhone 17 Professional Max and iPad Mini in its unfolded state. Whereas the supply of those pictures did not point out the iPhone Extremely’s thickness, a brand new schematic of this folding iPhone that has surfaced suggests the iPhone Extremely will measure about 9.23mm when folded. That is slimmer than the beforehand rumored 9.6mm thickness.
Apple iPhone Fold/Extremely schematics
The identical supply additionally stated that the iPhone Extremely’s most thickness, together with the digicam bump, is round 13mm, and that the smartphone will are available in two colours – black and silver.
Apple iPhone 17 Professional Max
Supply 1, Supply 2 (in Korean)
