Nikkei sources say Apple plans an ambitious iPhone slate across H2 this year and
H1 2027, comprising at least five new models and raising foldable-phone
production above prior expectations. Apple has asked suppliers to prepare
roughly 10m foldable iPhones this year, up from earlier forecasts of about 7–8m,
and has booked about 80m smartphone parts and components; sources say some new
models are slated for H2 2026, including iPhone Pro, Pro Max and the first
foldable iPhone. Including existing and upcoming models, Apple expects 2026
full-year iPhone output to well exceed 220m units and retains stronger
bargaining power than most rivals in memory and key-component procurement.
