Apple Explores Foldable iPhone Test Production in Taiwan
- tech360.tv
- Sep 18, 2025
- 1 min read
Apple is exploring test production of foldable iPhones in Taiwan, Nikkei reports. Apple has held discussions with suppliers for a possible test production of foldable iPhones in Taiwan, aiming to mass produce the device in India for release in 2026, the Nikkei said on Thursday.
The iPhone maker is targeting to produce about 95 million phones in its next lineup coming in 2026, the report said, citing sources. This target represents an over 10% rise from this year, according to the same report. The company believes a foldable model could be crucial for achieving this production target.
The discussions focus on utilising the engineering resources and ecosystem of Apple suppliers in Taiwan. The objective is to establish a mini pilot line for equipment testing and fine-tuning the parameters and manufacturing steps for making a foldable iPhone, the Nikkei report said.
Once steps are figured out, the process would be replicated in India to mass produce the phones, according to the report. Suppliers have identified a potential location in a northern Taiwanese city for this proposed pilot line.
Earlier this month, Apple unveiled an upgraded range of iPhones at its annual product launch event. The company also introduced a slimmer iPhone Air, and maintained stable prices, despite tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump impacting company profits.
Apple is exploring test production of foldable iPhones in Taiwan.
The company aims for mass production in India by 2026.
A target of 95 million phones for its 2026 lineup represents an over 10% rise.
Source: REUTERS
