【环球网科技综合报道】9月3日消息，据macrumors报道称，苹果分析师郭明錤确认苹果首款可折叠 iPhone 将于 2026 年作为 iPhone 18 系列成员正式亮相； 更大尺寸的折叠 iPad 则计划于 2028 年推出，展开后屏幕可达 18–20 英寸，定位高端移动生产力市场。 郭明錤指出，两款可折叠设备均采用康宁研发的超薄盖板玻璃（UTG），由 General Interface Solution（GIS）负责后续切割、边角处理、质检与物流。该组 合被视为苹果确保折叠平整度与耐刮性的核心方案。 | ? MacRumors | | | | | Got a tir | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Front Page | Roundups | Guides | How Tos | Reviews | Buyer's | | iOS 26 | macOS Tahoe 26 | iPadOS 26 | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Air | | 据业内人士预估，可折叠 iPhone 起售价将与现款 Pro Max 持平或略高；18 英寸 ...

Core Viewpoint - Apple has decided to pause the development of a foldable iPad, focusing instead on the development of a foldable iPhone due to manufacturing difficulties and low consumer demand for large foldable devices [1][4][5] Group 1: Development Status - Apple is currently in the P1 phase of prototype development for the foldable iPhone, which is expected to complete prototype testing by the end of 2025 and enter the engineering validation testing (EVT) phase thereafter [4][5] - The foldable iPhone is anticipated to be launched alongside the iPhone 18 Pro model next year [4] - The development of a foldable iPad or MacBook may be reconsidered in the future as display technology advances and production costs decrease [4] Group 2: Market Considerations - The decision to pause the foldable iPad development is attributed to high manufacturing difficulties, increased production costs related to flexible display technology, and a lack of strong consumer demand for large-screen foldable products [4][5] - Previous rumors indicated that Apple was working on a foldable device with a screen size between 18.8 to 20.2 inches, featuring OLED technology and a crease-free design, but its release is now expected to be delayed until 2026 to 2028 [4]