Apple’ riffs on its foldable iPhone still face production hurdles, a new report from DigiTimes reveals, even as Foxconn carries out final mass‑production adjustments.

The report notes Apple has tasked Foxconn to lead the device from new product introduction (NPI) through to mass production, citing the assembler’s experience with precision structural components and large‑scale tuning. One industry source claims Foxconn is the only partner with a realistic chance of meeting the expected target.

This contradicts recent coverage: trial production began in April, Apple raised its order to 10 million units after resolving hinge and circuit‑board issues, and a China Securities Journal report aggregated by DigiTimes said mass production was underway with no delay. The new report cites engineering validation as a potential 1‑2‑month delay, with hinge structure and display durability testing as the main bottlenecks.

The foldable iPhone is still expected to()

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at least unveil alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September, featuring a book‑style design, a 7.7‑7.8‑inch inner display, a 5.5‑inch cover screen, a thickness kilogram ~4.5mm, and a starting price above $2,000.