iPhone Fold: More whiplash with a side of reassurance

About the iPhone Fold whiplash. Shortly after I posted about the two contradicting reports regarding the foldable iPhone's current status, with the latest being that the phone was likely delayed, Mark Gurman rebutted the report on Bloomberg:

Apple Inc.’s first foldable phone is on track to arrive during the company’s normal iPhone launch period later this year, people with knowledge of the matter said, rebutting concerns about major manufacturing snags.

The company is scheduled to introduce the foldable model in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven’t been announced. Apple’s phones typically hit store shelves the week after they’re unveiled.

A report from Nikkei Asia had fueled concerns about a delay on Tuesday. Apple shares fell as much as 5.1% after the news outlet said that the company was facing challenges in the engineering test phase of the phone. That threatens to push back the production and shipment schedule, according to Nikkei Asia.

Gurman's report was undoubtedly Apple trying to correct the public record and reassure potential customers and current investors, that its plan to release a foldable phone this year is still on track.

Consider me reassured. For now, at least.