Apple has told suppliers to prepare to make approximately 10 million foldable iPhones this year, reports Nikkei Asia.
That’s up from a previous forecast of 7-8 million units. Apple has booked parts for roughly 80 million smartphones for the second half of 2026, which includes the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone. Nikkei Asai says the tech giant’s full 2026 production is expected to top 220 million units.
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to arrive in the September/October time frame. The foldable iPhone — expected to be dubbed either the “iPhone Fold” or “iPhone Ultra” — should arrive shortly thereafter.
The standard (non-Pro) iPhone 18 should debut early next. An iPhone 18e and second generation iPhone Air are also anticipated in the first half of 2027.
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