{
  "id": 5565700,
  "title": "Apple making just a few hundred iPhone Ultras per day, per report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/apple-making-just-a-few-hundred-iphone-ultras-per-day-per-report",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-04T13:11:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/04/apple-making-just-a-few-hundred-iphone-ultras-per-day-per-report/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "iPhone Ultra latest release date rumors — here’s when we expect it to launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/iphone-ultra-latest-release-date-rumors-heres-when-we-expect-it-to",
        "published": "2026-09-04T06:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRepublic",
        "title": "Apple’s Sept. 9 Event: What to Expect From the iPhone 18 Pro and the Reported $2,099-Plus Foldable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/apples-sept-9-event-what-to-expect-from-the-iphone-18-pro-and-the",
        "published": "2026-09-04T12:32:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Apple foldable iPhone may cost over $2,000",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/apple-foldable-iphone-may-cost-over-2-000",
        "published": "2026-09-04T12:58:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/what-to-expect-at-apples-september-9th-launch-event",
        "published": "2026-09-04T14:52:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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