**iPhone Air Gives a Sneak Peek at Apple’s Upcoming Foldable**
*By Akash Pandey | Sep 21, 2025, 06:30 PM*
Apple’s much-anticipated foldable iPhone, expected to launch next year, might resemble two iPhone Air devices placed side by side. This insight comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter.
### Design Speculation: The iPhone Air Prototype
The design of the foldable iPhone has sparked speculation that the iPhone Air may have served as a prototype for Apple’s first foldable device. The thin, sleek look of the iPhone Air could be a precursor to the design language Apple plans to implement in its foldable phone. Reports indicate that the foldable model will feature a titanium chassis, making it a notable technical marvel.
### Manufacturing Insights: Production in China
Contrary to earlier reports suggesting production would start in India, Gurman’s report reveals that Apple will manufacture the foldable iPhone primarily in China, with at least some production continuing there.
### Pricing and Launch Schedule
The foldable iPhone is expected to be priced around $2,000 (approximately ₹1.66 lakh), with some earlier rumors indicating a price range between $2,100 and $2,300 (₹1.75 lakh to ₹1.91 lakh).
Apple is likely to launch the iPhone Fold alongside the iPhone 18 series in the fall of 2026, with an official unveiling anticipated in September. However, similar to previous launches like the iPhone X in 2017, the release could be pushed to October or November.
Stay tuned as Apple gears up to introduce what could be its most innovative iPhone yet.
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