The foldable iPhone may be in short supply upon release
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will face significant supply shortages for its upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra due to complex manufacturing requirements. Despite high anticipated demand, production is expected to be limited to under one million units initially.
Why it matters
Supply chain constraints for flagship devices often impact Apple's stock performance and consumer availability during major product launches.
Add us on Google Mon, July 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM UTC Apple is expected to launch a foldable iPhone later this year (Getty Images) (tang90246 via Getty Images) Apple should see high demand for its as-yet-unconfirmed foldable iPhone Ultra but will likely struggle to produce enough of them, at least in the short term, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo writes in a Monday blog post.
The article reports on industry analyst predictions regarding product supply without taking a political or ideological stance.
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