Apple's Creaseless iPhone Fold Could Become Its Most Expensive Phone Yet

The first foldable iPhone could be less than a year away, and reportedly, you won't ever see a crease. You could, however, see a decent dent in your wallet.

According to a report by Chinese publication UDN , engineers have made "breakthroughs" in creating a "crease-free design" for the iPhone Fold, and the product cycle has now moved past the experimental stage to pre-mass production mode. The Fold reportedly could be launched in September 2026.

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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But you'll pay dearly for the iPhone 's creaseless screen. Another report by Fubon Research says the iPhone Fold could cost as much as $2,399, which would ma