Apple (AAPL) is planning an iPhone launch for H2 this year and H1 2027, with at least five new models and a larger volume of folding handsets than previously expected, according to Nikkei

Apple has raised its foldable iPhone shipment target and has not cut its iPhone shipment forecast for this year. Apple is aiming to expand its market share amid component supply shortages, preparing at least five new iPhone models from the second half of 2026 through the first half of 2027, along with higher-than-expected foldable iPhone volumes. Co. raised its foldable production target from the previous 7mln–8mln units to around 10mln units.