The iPhone Ultra is about to launch, but if this report is right, it might be almost impossible to buy — at least initially
THE SO WHAT
If Apple’s first foldable iPhone ships with very limited initial volume, early demand will be more about signaling and ecosystem learning than unit sales. Mobile-focused teams should treat foldables as a design and UX R&D surface for now, not a 2026 revenue pillar.
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