Apple has asked suppliers and Foxconn to raise 12-month shipment targets for its debut foldable iPhone Duo by 44% to 14 million units, up from an initial 9.7 million, according to DigiTimes. Preorder delivery times already stretch into 2027, and rumors of purchase caps to curb resale have emerged. Meanwhile, demand for the premium iPhone 18 Pro, which starts at $1,355, appears softer, and Largan Precision flagged early autumn order cuts. DigiTimes forecasts global foldable phone shipment growth accelerating from 25.7% in 2026 to 59.1% in 2027, driven largely by Apple's entry into the segment.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.0T |
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 343.99 |
| Change that session | +1.32% |
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