Apple's run of hardware experiments appears to be hitting some turbulence: The company's ultra-thin iPhone Air has reportedly failed to catch on with buyers, while its long-awaited foldable iPad is slipping further down the calendar amid engineering snags and soaring costs.

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo , demand for the iPhone Air has fallen well short of expectations. Suppliers are said to be cutting production capacity by more than 80 percent between now and early 2026, with some components to be discontinued entirely before the end of the year.

Kuo argues the weak sales show that Apple's standard and Pro models already satisfy most high-end buyers, leaving little appetite for a thinner phone that trims features along with weight. Analysts from Japan's Mizuho Securities are s

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