https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iphone-ultra-production-hitting-just-a-few-hundred-a-day-says-nikkeiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iphone-ultra-production-hitting-just-a-few-hundred-a-day-says-nikkeihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iphone-ultra-production-hitting-just-a-few-hundred-a-day-says-nikkei#u62409Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:21:55 +0000Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra faces severe production quality problems, limiting daily output to a few hundred units. These low volumes during August suggest the device will be incredibly difficult to purchase at launch. While the product is expected at the September 9 event, limited initial inventory may lead to regional allocation strategies, potentially delaying the mainland China rollout. Recent reports suggest the device features industry-leading build quality but carries a high starting price of $2,199.Why it mattersLow production volumes combine with rising memory costs to th https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iphone-ultra-production-hitting-just-a-few-hundred-a-day-says-nikkeihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iphone-ultra-production-hitting-just-a-few-hundred-a-day-says-nikkei#u58796Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:41:52 +0000Apple faces severe manufacturing constraints as production of the iPhone Ultra reaches only a few hundred units per day, according to a report by Nikkei. This low output coincides with rising bill-of-materials costs driven by memory expenses, alongside questions regarding how artificial intelligence capabilities and pricing will shape upgrade demand for the iPhone 18 series. Meanwhile, speculation persists regarding a potential launch window and pricing strategy for the upcoming foldable device.Why it mattersMemory costs are increasing the bill-of-materials across the broader iPhone 18 series,