Apple officially announces a foldable iPhone ('iPhone Fold' or 'iPhone Ultra Fold') at the September Event 2026 (September 9, Apple Park, confirmed by Apple press release or apple.com by September 9, 2026)
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Published on 4. September 2026
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Predicted for 9. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Polymarket prices 88% probability that Apple releases a foldable iPhone before 2027. Apple has officially announced the September 9 event featuring iPhone 18 Pro and a foldable model (rumoured name 'iPhone Ultra Fold', priced ~$1,999) per 9to5Mac on August 26. The standard iPhone 18 reportedly shifted to spring 2027, making the Fold the hero product. The residual 12% uncertainty stems from the rare risk of a last-minute product delay or concept change. Probability anchored directly to the Polymarket market price of 88%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket 'Will Apple release a foldable iPhone before 2027?': 88% YES (Stand 4. September 2026)
- 9to5Mac: Apple September 9 Event offiziell angekündigt, iPhone 18 Pro + Foldable, 26. August 2026
- Standard-iPhone-18-Verschiebung Frühjahr 2027: OddsShopper/MacRumors, September 2026
- Kalshi 'iPhone 18 before Oct 1': nur ~5% (trifft Standard-Modell, nicht Pro/Fold)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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