{"id":432226,"date":"2026-06-27T07:44:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T02:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/iphone-ultra-launch-back-on-track-after-apple-fixes-critical-foldable-issue-report-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T08:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T03:08:52","slug":"iphone-ultra-launch-back-on-track-after-apple-fixes-critical-foldable-issue-report-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/iphone-ultra-launch-back-on-track-after-apple-fixes-critical-foldable-issue-report-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone Ultra launch back on track after Apple fixes critical foldable issue: Report – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Apple’s first foldable iPhone is reportedly back on track for its planned September launch after overcoming a key hurdle related to its hinge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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According to a new report by The Elec<\/a>, Apple<\/a> has completed the final verification stage for the iPhone Ultra and will now begin mass production of the device by the end of July.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The report, citing Apple supply chain officials in Korea and Taiwan, notes that the company has finalised the key specifications for the iPhone Ultra<\/a>, including the display, case, and mechanical components, and is now entering the mass production phase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple’s long-time manufacturing partner, Foxconn<\/a>, is reportedly expected to begin mass-producing the foldable iPhone by the end of next month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The iPhone Ultra had already completed trial production in April, during which manufacturers validated the design, assembly process, and production quality before full-scale manufacturing began.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iPhone Ultra hinge issues solved<\/h2>\n

The report noted that Apple<\/a> had encountered problems with the foldable iPhone’s hinge during development. Reportedly, after millions of durability tests, engineers found some noise in the hinge on the iPhone Ultra.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cIn some assembly processes, tolerances were larger than expected, resulting in a somewhat higher defect rate.\u201d an unnamed industry insider from Taiwan told The Elec.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, the same source told The Elec that most of these issues have now been resolved, allowing Apple to move ahead with mass production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Notably, the hinge is a very important component in a foldable smartphone and is primarily responsible for opening and closing the device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple is reportedly sourcing hinge modules from Taiwan’s Shinjuxing and US-based Amphenol. Both companies are said to be using 3D printing technology to manufacture the parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meanwhile, Samsung Display is reportedly supplying the foldable OLED panels and has received Apple’s initial approval for production volumes from its Vietnam facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The report also once again confirmed the long-standing rumour that Apple will not be launching a standard iPhone 18 model this year and will instead focus on launching the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max<\/a>, and iPhone Ultra.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Instead, the standard iPhone is expected to be moved to a launch window next spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While the report says Apple remains on track for a September unveiling, it does note that the iPhone Ultra’s sales date could be later than that of the normal iPhones if Apple identifies any last-minute quality issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

iPhone Ultra specs:<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Specification<\/strong><\/th>\nDetails<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Form Factor<\/strong><\/td>\nBook-style foldable<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Display (Unfolded)<\/strong><\/td>\n~7.6″ to 7.8″ OLED, 2713 x 1920 resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cover Display (Folded)<\/strong><\/td>\n~5.5″ OLED, 2088 x 1422 resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nApple A20 (2nm process)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n12GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n256GB, 512GB, 1TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear Cameras<\/strong><\/td>\n48MP Main, 48MP Ultra Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Cameras<\/strong><\/td>\n24MP under-display (inner), single hole-punch (outer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n5,400 mAh \u2013 5,800 mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biometrics<\/strong><\/td>\nTouch ID (side-mounted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n~4.5mm thick (unfolded), ~9.0mm – 9.5mm thick (folded)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Materials<\/strong><\/td>\nTitanium and aluminum frame, liquid metal hinge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colors<\/strong><\/td>\nSpace Gray\/Black, Silver\/White, Indigo\/Deep Blue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\niOS 27 customized with iPad-like multitasking and sidebars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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