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Last updated: July 6, 2026, 2:32 AM ET

Apple's Next-Gen iPhone Lineup Faces Production Hurdles

Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra is expected to face severely limited availability at launch, potentially mirroring the rollout of the iPhone X. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that while the device may be announced in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, pre-orders for the foldable iPhone could be delayed until later, impacting initial shipments and possibly extending delivery times into 2027 Apple may be pulling an iPhone X for the iPhone Fold. This strategy of announcing a device with delayed availability is a tactic Apple is likely repeat, potentially leaving consumers waiting months to acquire the latest foldable technology. Concurrently, new research suggests a correlation between smartphone usage and declining birthrates, with iPhones specifically cited in a study concerning declining birthrates.