Apple Starts Mass Production of $2,000 Foldable iPhone Ultra for September Shipment
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Updated · MacRumors · Jul 8
Apple Starts Mass Production of $2,000 Foldable iPhone Ultra for September Shipment
3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Jul 8
Summary
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra has entered mass production, with supply-chain sources telling Chinese outlets the design was locked earlier and September shipments remain on track.
Foxconn has begun large-scale hiring to secure assembly labor, countering recent speculation that complex manufacturing and low yields could push the launch back.
The production update clashes with some recent forecasts that sales might slip into the fourth quarter, though other reports had already pointed to a September debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro line.
Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to prepare about 10 million units this year, up from an earlier 7 million to 8 million forecast, for a book-style device expected to start around $2,000 to $2,500.