Apple making just a few hundred iPhone Ultras per day, per report
We’re less than a week away from Apple announcing its first-ever foldable iPhone. A new supply chain report today says that Apple’s “extremely high quality control standards” have led to a much slower ramp for iPhone Ultra production so far. more…
Apple is preparing to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, but supply chain delays may pose challenges for the device's launch. A recent supply chain report suggests that Apple's stringent quality control standards have slowed down production of the iPhone Ultra, which is expected to be released alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models.
The report claims that Apple is currently manufacturing "a few hundred" iPhone Ultra units per day, a figure that could strain the company's ability to meet market demand. According to the report, Apple added an extra trial run of iPhone Ultra production in August to ensure mass production, which reportedly delayed the device's commercial release by weeks.
The report indicates that Apple's primary focus is on improving production yields for the device's hinge and surface flatness. While other sources suggest that Apple is not facing significant delays or supply chain issues, the current production pace is still far from the tens of thousands of units needed to meet the planned production goal.
Apple is expected to announce the foldable iPhone during its "Surprise and Shine" special event on Wednesday. Other anticipated announcements include AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and the iPhone 18 Pro.
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