Breaking News: iPhone’s Foldable Model Production Remains Alarmingly Low!

The mass production of the foldable iPhone, which started later than initially planned, is reportedly still far from reaching the production levels Apple had hoped for. According to Nikkei Asia, as of the end of August, production rates were “only a few hundred units per day”, and the quantities available in September might not meet the anticipated demand.

During the testing phases, Apple encountered several issues which led the company to implement stricter quality control measures throughout August. This, in turn, delayed the start of commercial production by several weeks. “Surface flatness and hinge performance are among the areas where Apple has demanded better production yields.” Apple and its suppliers are now working “around the clock” to increase production rates, yet it appears that Apple will still not have sufficient stock to avoid shortages upon release.

While the figures from Nikkei might seem overly pessimistic (Apple initially aimed to produce 10 million units by 2026, which would require a production rate at least ten times faster), this is not the first time rumors have suggested that the launch might be delayed by several weeks compared to the iPhone 18 Pro. One source even mentioned that the foldable iPhone might initially be available only in the United States… The truth will be revealed during the official presentation scheduled for September 9. You can find a summary of the main rumors in this recap article.