Apple is encountering significant production hurdles with its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra.
Nikkei Asia reports that daily production remains limited to just a few hundred units. Strict quality control standards for hinge durability and screen flatness are currently restricting output.
The company typically requires tens of thousands of units daily to satisfy initial launch demand. An additional trial production run in August delayed commercial manufacturing by several weeks.
Apple expects to headline its Surprise and shine event on September 9 with the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro. Limited launch availability may negatively impact initial sales figures for this new product category.