Breaking: Apple’s Foldable iPhone Set for 2026 Release: 10 Million Units Planned!

Apple Plans for Foldable iPhone Production

Apple has reportedly instructed its suppliers to gear up for the manufacturing of 10 million units of its foldable iPhone by 2026, as reported by Nikkei Asia. This figure is slightly lower than previous projections, which had estimated up to 11 million units. The availability period for this new device might be more limited than initially anticipated: the foldable iPhone has faced production delays and may not launch until October at the earliest, several weeks after its expected unveiling in early September, which is typically when Apple introduces new products. Additionally, a memory crisis could lead to higher pricing than expected, potentially affecting sales.

Apple’s Broader 2026 Smartphone Strategy

For the year 2026, Apple is purportedly aiming to sell 220 million smartphones in total, which includes 70 million units of the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models. It is worth noting that Apple has revamped its release strategy for this cycle, pushing back the launch of the standard iPhone 18 to spring 2027, where it is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18e and the iPhone Air 2. For more detailed rumors and insights about this upcoming lineup, refer to the summary article on these future models.