Overview
- Trial production at Foxconn is under way, a required dry run before mass manufacturing that Apple has targeted for July if tests clear key issues.
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Tuesday the device is still on track for a September debut with possible tight supply, following Nikkei Asia’s report that engineering snags could delay shipments by months.
- Sources cited by Nikkei describe mechanical and display challenges uncovered in early test builds, with some suppliers told to prepare for schedule shifts and this verification window labeled critical.
- Leaked dummy units show a wide, passport‑style design with an estimated 5.5‑inch outer screen and 7.8‑inch inner display, a smaller dual‑camera bump, and reports of no Face ID with Touch ID likely on the side button.
- Analysts and industry reporting point to a premium launch with a roughly $1,800–$2,000 price and an initial run near 7–8 million units, which could mean short supply at release or a staggered rollout later in 2026.