Apple plans to launch at least five new iPhone models through early 2027, according to a CNBC report citing Nikkei Asia. The company has already secured components for approximately 80 million smartphones diversified across new models for the second half of 2026, and its total smartphone production for 2026 could surpass 220 million units. Apple has also lifted its foldable iPhone production plans to 10 million units and explored Chinese chip suppliers as AI demand strains memory supplies. The company's scale and purchasing power have helped it navigate supply shortages better than its Chinese competitors.
Apple Inc.Apple plans to launch at least five new iPhone models through early 2027, with high production targets indicating strong end-customer demand.