Apple’s early output of its first foldable iPhone is to only a few hundred units a day.
The constrained pace reflects the company’s focus on quality control standards, according to the reporting.
That slow ramp increases pressure on plans to supply a larger fleet for launch, with industry coverage pointing to an 8 million to 10 million unit target.
Apple has moved cautiously when entering new device categories, and suppliers have reportedly handled complex panel and assembly work as the design shifted from prototype to production over the past year.
Consumer-facing outlets say the phone is set to launch next week, signalling Apple may prioritise a controlled release over broad availability.
The constrained manufacturing run, and Apple’s choice to prioritise quality over volume, suggests the company will rely on a measured inventory build as it introduces the form factor.
