Apple raises foldable iPhone target to 10 million

Apple has significantly increased its production target for its first foldable iPhone, now planning to manufacture approximately 10 million units for 2026, according to a new report. This figure is a notable rise from earlier estimates of 7 to 8 million units and suggests the company has resolved earlier manufacturing challenges. The device, often referred to in rumors as the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, is expected to be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at a launch event in September.

The increased production target indicates growing confidence in the device's supply chain, following reports earlier this year of hinge-related manufacturing problems that had cast doubt on the launch timeline. The company has reportedly worked through most of those issues. The new foldable is expected to feature a book-style design with a 7.8-inch inner OLED display, a 5.5-inch cover screen, and Apple's next-generation A20 chip. To accommodate a thin profile, it is rumored to use a side-mounted Touch ID sensor instead of Face ID.

The report also states that Apple has told suppliers to expect up to 85 million total new iPhone orders for the second half of 2026. This could...