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Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' May Launch Later in China, Says Leaker
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" may launch later in mainland China than in other markets due to limited initial inventory and regional allocation, according to a Chinese leaker on Weibo.
- Production challenges, including stringent quality control and extended hinge and display durability tests, have reportedly limited daily output to a few hundred units, with Apple aiming for around 10 million units this year.
- Previous reports suggest a staggered, country-by-country rollout starting with the U.S., though Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects a near-simultaneous launch with the iPhone 18 Pro models or shortly thereafter.
- Gurman expressed skepticism about significant delays or supply chain issues, contradicting rumors of a late October or November release.
- Official details on the foldable iPhone's launch are expected on September 9, when Apple is anticipated to unveil the device alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models.
