Apple foldable iPhone expected to launch in September with limited initial supply

Apple is anticipated to introduce its first foldable iPhone in September, according to recent posts from several well-known leakers on the Chinese platform Weibo. One source indicated that the initial production run could be as low as 10 million units, requiring three to five months for suppliers to meet that target, which would make the device scarce at launch. The same source noted that the first shipments may be limited to the United States, although Apple has not signaled any delay for Chinese suppliers and mass production appears to be progressing despite challenges with hinge assembly. Another leaker expressed uncertainty about the product’s name, suggesting the "Ultra" label might be reserved for a future anniversary model rather than the foldable device. > "The initial batch will be extremely limited in stock," the leaker wrote. > "Apple has never hinted at a delay to Chinese suppliers," he added. The combined reports point to a global rollout that will begin with constrained availability.