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Counterpoint Research forecasts up to 6 million foldable iPhone shipments in 2026 — about 25% share and No. 2 behind Samsung — even with a short selling window and early supply limits.

TrendForce says Apple produced about 52 million iPhones in Q2 2026 (+14% YoY) while global smartphone production fell 8%, and it flags inevitable iPhone 18 price increases as a key watch item.

Apple hasn’t locked pre-order dates yet. Macwelt/Macworld and MacRumors point to Saturday, September 12 (possibly midnight PT) for iPhone 18 Pro orders — skipping Friday the 11th — with September 18 the leading retail window.

Localization strings in iOS 27 beta describe an iPhone with Ultra Wideband and Touch ID—something no current UWB iPhone has—adding a code-level signal that Apple’s rumored foldable may skip Face ID.

AppleInsider says a viral clip claiming to show iPhone 18 Pro Max units already in a store is fake. Demo hardware is not on retail display yet, and the footage does not prove working phones.