**iPhone Air Gives a Sneak Peek at Apple’s Upcoming Foldable**
*By Akash Pandey | Sep 21, 2025, 06:30 PM*
Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone, expected to launch next year, might resemble two iPhone Airs placed side by side. This intriguing insight comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter. The design is said to be a technical marvel, featuring a premium titanium chassis.
### Design Speculation: iPhone Air as a Prototype?
The sleek and thin design of the iPhone Air has sparked speculation that Apple may have used it as a prototype for its first foldable phone. Observers suggest that the lightweight, elegant look of the iPhone Air could hint at the aesthetic direction Apple is taking with its upcoming foldable device.
### Manufacturing Insights: Production to Begin in China
Contrary to earlier reports that production would start in India, Gurman’s report indicates that Apple will be manufacturing the foldable iPhone primarily in China, with at least some production occurring there. This aligns with Apple’s continued reliance on China-based supply chains for its flagship products.
### Price and Launch Timeline
The foldable iPhone is expected to start at a price of around $2,000 (approximately ₹1.66 lakh), though earlier reports suggested a price range between $2,100 and $2,300 (₹1.75 lakh to ₹1.91 lakh).
Apple plans to launch the iPhone Fold alongside the iPhone 18 series, likely in September 2026. However, the launch could be slightly delayed to October or November, following a pattern similar to past releases like the iPhone X in 2017.
Stay tuned as we get closer to Apple’s next big innovation!
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