Apple's First Foldable iPhone May Be Hard to Find
Apple is preparing to release its first foldable iPhone, but new reports suggest it may be difficult for customers to buy one right away.
According to information reported by the tech outlet Ascii, it could take Apple three to five months to reach stable production. This means the company may struggle to make enough foldable iPhones to meet demand when it first launches.
As a result, customers who want the new device may face long waiting times or limited stock in stores during the early months after release.
Alongside the foldable model, Apple is also expected to release its regular iPhone 18 lineup this autumn, including a version called the iPhone 18 Pro.
Rumors and predictions about the iPhone 18 series have been circulating, including questions about new color options. Some reports suggest the price of the Pro model could rise by around 70,000 yen compared to previous models.
There has also been renewed discussion about a possible variable aperture camera feature for the iPhone 18 Pro. A variable aperture can change size to control how much light enters the camera, which could improve photo quality in different lighting conditions.
In addition, images said to show new case colors for the iPhone 18 Pro have appeared online, adding to speculation about the phone's design.
It is important to note that none of these details have been officially confirmed by Apple. The information comes from reports, rumors and leaks rather than statements from the company itself.
Fans and tech watchers are expected to keep a close eye on Apple's plans as the autumn launch period approaches.
Vocabulary8 words
- foldable
- able to bend or fold in the middle
- production
- the process of making products in factories
- stock
- the amount of a product available to buy
- lineup
- a group of related products released together
- aperture
- the small opening in a camera that lets in light
- speculation
- guessing about something without full proof
- leaks
- information shared before it is officially announced
- demand
- how much people want to buy something
Quiz
Answer key
1. Because production may not be stable for months 2. The phone's camera 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Apple is preparing to release its first _____ iPhone.
It could take Apple three to five months to reach stable _____.
Customers who want the new device may face long waiting times or limited _____ in stores.
Apple is also expected to release its regular iPhone 18 _____ this autumn.
Some reports suggest the price of the Pro model could rise by around 70,000 yen _____.
A variable _____ can change size to control how much light enters the camera.
Images said to show new case colors have appeared online, adding to _____ about the design.
None of these details have been officially confirmed by _____.
The information comes from reports, rumors and _____ rather than statements from the company.