09:18Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Apple Raises Foldable iPhone Production Plan from 9.7 Million to 14 Million
Apple has increased its order target for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, by 44%. According to instructions sent to Foxconn and other component manufacturers, the production plan for the first 12 months has been raised from 9.7 million units to 14 million units. The company made the decision following strong demand for preorders, which opened on October 16. The new model officially goes on sale in the US market on October 23.
Delivery times began to lengthen just minutes after preorders opened. New online orders will now be delivered in January 2027, regardless of the color, mobile carrier, or storage option selected. Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak said devices remain available for in-store sales. The company had previously warned that store inventory would be limited on the first day of sales. At the same time, the delivery dates for some preorders have been moved up. The increase in the order plan does not mean that more devices will immediately be sent to stores. Production volume depends on how the assembly process proceeds. Challenges related to the display, folding mechanism, and overall assembly of the device remain. In July, it was reported that approximately 10 million devices were planned for production in 2026. In September, analyst Jeff Pu predicted that only 6 million devices would be produced this year because of constraints involving the folding mechanism.
The iPhone Duo is sold in the US market at a starting price of $1,999 (approximately 3,400 manat). Apple has imposed a limit of no more than 2 devices per buyer. Global shipments of foldable smartphones are expected to increase by 25.7% in 2026. The growth forecast for 2027 is 59.1%. By comparison, growth was 7.4% in 2025. The new iPhone model is expected to accelerate the growth of this market. The MLB app will be updated to support the iPhone Duo on the first day of sales. The World Series will also begin that day. When the phone's screen is fully unfolded, the broadcast can be viewed in full-screen mode. When the device is half-folded, the video will appear in the upper section and the score in the lower section. Initial tests evaluated the app's performance, the phone's various folded configurations, the difference between Touch ID and Face ID, and battery life. Apple will also hold a special product event on October 28. The new MacBook Pro is expected to be unveiled at the event.
Delivery times began to lengthen just minutes after preorders opened. New online orders will now be delivered in January 2027, regardless of the color, mobile carrier, or storage option selected. Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak said devices remain available for in-store sales. The company had previously warned that store inventory would be limited on the first day of sales. At the same time, the delivery dates for some preorders have been moved up. The increase in the order plan does not mean that more devices will immediately be sent to stores. Production volume depends on how the assembly process proceeds. Challenges related to the display, folding mechanism, and overall assembly of the device remain. In July, it was reported that approximately 10 million devices were planned for production in 2026. In September, analyst Jeff Pu predicted that only 6 million devices would be produced this year because of constraints involving the folding mechanism. The iPhone Duo is sold in the US market at a starting price of $1,999 (approximately 3,400 manat). Apple has imposed a limit of no more than 2 devices per buyer. Global shipments of foldable smartphones are expected to increase by 25.7% in 2026. The growth forecast for 2027 is 59.1%. By comparison, growth was 7.4% in 2025. The new iPhone model is expected to accelerate the growth of this market. The MLB app will be updated to support the iPhone Duo on the first day of sales. The World Series will also begin that day. When the phone's screen is fully unfolded, the broadcast can be viewed in full-screen mode. When the device is half-folded, the video will appear in the upper section and the score in the lower section. Initial tests evaluated the app's performance, the phone's various folded configurations, the difference between Touch ID and Face ID, and battery life. Apple will also hold a special product event on October 28. The new MacBook Pro is expected to be unveiled at the event.