Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone "Ultra" is reportedly about to go into production, despite earlier updates that Apple is struggling with some of its components.
According to Korea's The Elec, Apple will begin mass production of the foldable iPhone in "late July."
The company is reported to have finalized the key specifications for the device, which is one of the final steps before the phone can enter production. The phone will likely launch in September as Apple originally intended.
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The production issue that Apple had encountered reportedly had to do with the phone's hinge. According to The Elec, the 3D-printed hinge module for the foldable iPhone will be supplied by two companies, Taiwan's Hsinchu Hsing and U.S.'s Amphenol. During the development of the hinge, several issues arose, including larger than expected tolerances, higher defect rates, and noises that started appearing after durability testing.
However, the outlet's source says that "most of these issues have now been resolved."
The news follows a similar recent report from China, which claimed that component deliveries for the foldable iPhone have begun in small batches, and that suppliers were receiving guidance for a planned September launch.