Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone Ultra may experience a phased international release, according to recent reporting from an Australian technology outlet. While the device is expected to debut in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, availability outside the United States could be significantly delayed, potentially spanning two to three months.
Sources cited in the report indicate that production challenges are contributing to the limited initial supply. Manufacturing complications related to both the device’s innovative hinge mechanism and display technology have created testing difficulties with units already in production. These obstacles may restrict the number of units available at launch, with overseas markets receiving particularly constrained allocations.
The rollout strategy mirrors Apple’s approach with the Vision Pro, which launched first in the United States before expanding to additional countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and China. Given the iPhone Ultra’s premium positioning—with an expected price range between $2,300 and $2,500—and its technological complexity, a measured release schedule appears likely. Australia, notably, may face extended wait times for consumer availability.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra in early September alongside its standard and Pro iPhone 18 offerings. The device represents the company’s first entry into the foldable smartphone market, making its successful launch and production ramp-up particularly significant for the technology industry.
Originally reported by Mashable →
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