Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra likely US-only launch amid supply crunch
Apple is making a new special iPhone that can fold, called the iPhone Ultra.
Apple wants to show it to the world this September at a big event.
But Apple may not have enough of these phones to sell everywhere right away.
So at first, the foldable phone might only be sold in the United States.
People in India and China might have to wait longer to buy it.
A person who makes phone parts in China said Apple might not have enough phones ready at the beginning.
The new folding phone is also expected to cost a lot of money.
Apple is also having trouble making enough of its other new phones, the iPhone 18 Pro.
The event might happen on September 9, 2026, with the new leader of Apple, John Ternus, showing off the phones.
However, Apple has not officially said the event date or which products it will show.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, may launch only in the US initially due to supply constraints.
India may not get the iPhone Ultra at launch, while China could receive the device later than the US.
The global announcement is expected in September, but availability could follow several months later.
A Chinese component supplier said Apple may not have enough units initially, with the foldable yet to be tested or certified in some markets.
iPhone 18 Pro models are also expected to face supply challenges and limited availability at launch.
- Who
- Apple and its new CEO John Ternus, along with customers in the US, India, and China.
- What
- Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, may launch only in the US initially, with India potentially skipped and China receiving the device later.
- When
- The launch event is expected on September 9, 2026, with availability possibly coming several months later; Apple has not officially confirmed the date.
- Where
- Expected to launch first in the US, with other markets such as China and India receiving the device later.
- Why
- A supply crunch means Apple may not have enough units initially, and the foldable is yet to be tested or certified in certain markets.
- Product
- iPhone Ultra (foldable iPhone)
- Expected event date
- September 9, 2026 (not officially confirmed)
- Initial availability
- Limited to the US market
- Affected markets
- India may not see a launch; China gets the device later
- Reason for limited launch
- Supply crunch and very limited production quantities
- Also affected
- iPhone 18 Pro models face supply challenges
- Key executive
- John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, expected to host the event