Overview
- Multiple supply‑chain reports on Thursday said Apple has finalised core specifications for its first foldable phone and that Foxconn could begin mass production in late July.
- Samsung Display is reported to have passed Apple’s yield thresholds with a final yield above 80 percent and started back‑end panel runs in Vietnam for an initial order of about three million units.
- Engineers reportedly resolved most hinge problems that showed up in testing, including audible noises, larger‑than‑expected tolerances, and higher defect rates tied to 3D‑printed and liquid‑metal hinge modules.
- iOS 27 beta contains code references for fold states, hinge angle and multitasking changes, showing Apple is preparing software behavior for a book‑style foldable with roughly a 7.8‑inch inner and 5.5‑inch cover display.
- A prominent leaker says Apple has already greenlit development of an iPhone Ultra 2 but that claim remains unconfirmed and the first‑generation device is expected to be a new premium tier with price estimates around $2,000–$2,500.