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Apple's rumored foldable iPhone to face initial supply crunch

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Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, potentially named "iPhone Ultra" or "iPhone Fold," is anticipated to face initial supply constraints upon its late Q3 2026 launch. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that manufacturing complexities associated with its innovative folding design will limit initial production to 500,000 to one million units. Despite a high price point of up to $2,500, demand is expected to be strong, leading to immediate sell-outs and extended lead times. Apple's iOS 27 beta, containing terms like "foldState," lends some credibility to the device's imminent arrival. AI

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Apple's rumored foldable iPhone to face initial supply crunch

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Apple's foldable iPhone may be in short supply after it launches

    Many people who want Apple's rumored folding iPhone 'Ultra' may not be able to get it at first

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