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iPhone Ultra launch may be US-only due to supply issues
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, reportedly called the iPhone Ultra, may initially launch only in the United States due to supply, testing, and pricing problems, according to a report by ChannelNews Australia cited…
The Story in Brief
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, reportedly called the iPhone Ultra, may initially launch only in the United States due to supply, testing, and pricing problems, according to a report by ChannelNews Australia cited by Livemint. A Chinese component supplier told the outlet that the delay is “primarily down to supply and pricing issues” and that Apple is also facing testing issues with built models. The phone could debut at an event around 8 or 9 September alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, but retail availability outside the US may come later, possibly in China and other key markets. According to luxury brand Caviar, the iPhone Ultra will feature a 5.3-inch outer display, a 7.8-inch inner display with 120Hz LTPO OLED, an A20 Pro processor, 12GB RAM, a 5,800mAh battery, and dual 48MP rear cameras.
The Indian Opinion
Apple fans are already calling the iPhone Ultra a game-changer, but the reality of a US-only launch tempers the hype. The narrative that Apple always delivers global rollouts is being challenged by supply and testing hurdles that could keep the foldable away from most of the world for months. For India, now a key manufacturing and sales hub, a delayed arrival would feel like a step back. The real test will be how many units Apple actually ships to the US in the first quarter, and whether that number justifies the exclusivity.
Sources (2): gadgets360.com, livemint.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
