SMRTR TechAug 13, 20269to5Mac

iPhone Ultra could launch in US only at first, per report

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Apple's first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Ultra, may launch in the US only before reaching other countries. A Chinese supplier cited supply shortages, pricing problems, and testing issues as the cause of the limited rollout. Australian carriers confirmed the device won't be available locally when the iPhone 18 launches. The US-only claim, however, may partly be speculation from sources in regions not getting the phone right away.

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