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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will invite media this week for its annual iPhone event, likely on September 9, where the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to be unveiled along with a foldable iPhone reportedly named the iPhone Ultra; rumors also mention a ceramic-cased Apple Watch Series 12 and two AirPods 5 models.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is winning early hands-on praise for its pocket-friendly size, sturdy hinge, and iPad-like UI on the large unfolded display, and even works as a camera viewfinder, but its lack of a telephoto lens may hurt sales. The Ultra is said to use a dual rear camera with a 48MP main sensor plus ultra-wide, relies on side-mounted Touch ID instead of in-display Face ID to keep thickness around 4.5mm unfolded, and is expected to feature a ~5.5-inch outer display and ~7.8-inch inner display. It is rumored to debut around Sept. 9 with the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and could start around $2,000, climbing for higher storage.
On this episode of The MacRumors Show, Michael Fisher (MrMobile) weighs in on rumors of Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra — expected to pair a ~7.8-inch inner display with a ~5.5-inch outer screen, a two-lens rear camera (no telephoto), side Touch ID, and a price north of $2,000 — along with design aims to minimize creases via a layered glass display and liquid-metal hinge, durability questions, and hints from iOS 27 beta about hinge-specific software features.
New camera-protector leaks support rumors that Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra will launch in silver and dark blue, with the device expected to be announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup next month.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s foldable iPhone roadmap spans three generations: the Ultra foldable launching this year at around $2,000 with Touch ID, A20, and a C2 modem; Ultra 2 is approved for development for a 2027 release likely reusing the first-gen display; and Ultra 3 is planned for as early as 2028 with slightly larger inner and outer displays, extending the lineup beyond the initial model.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Macworld's Filipe Espósito report that Apple plans up to three Ultra-branded products—iPhone Ultra (a foldable phone), AirPods Ultra with infrared cameras for Siri Visual Intelligence, and MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen and upgraded chips—to launch between late 2026 and early 2027. The iPhone Ultra is expected to debut in September alongside iPhone 18 Pro/Max, with price estimates around $1,999–$2,499. AirPods Ultra could arrive as soon as this year, leveraging a hands-free Siri experience, while MacBook Ultra is slated for early 2027, featuring a thinner design, Dynamic Island, and potential built-in 5G.
A DigiTimes report says Apple’s foldable iPhone still faces production hurdles, with Foxconn leading the project from NPI through mass production but hinge and display-durability tests causing a 1–2 month delay. While Foxconn is cited as the partner most likely to hit targets, the device remains set to debut in September alongside iPhone 18 Pro, featuring a book-style design, about a 7.7–7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer screen, roughly 4.5 mm thickness, and a starting price above $2,000.
Apple has reportedly increased orders for vapor-chamber cooling parts for its upcoming foldable iPhone, potentially called iPhone Ultra, with about 10 million units planned for 2026 (up from 7–8 million) to address heat in its slimmer, unconventional design. The same leak also points to a 2027 20th-anniversary iPhone with an edge-to-edge glass chassis and two sizes, noting facilities have been renovated for a glass-focused enclosure.
A Chinese leaker claims Apple’s battery supplier registered two cells totaling about 4,883mAh (roughly 4.8–5.0Ah) for a foldable iPhone, suggesting a dual-cell, book-style design and fueling expectations for an iPhone Ultra launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September; this figure sits near rival foldables and contradicts earlier rumors of even larger packs, leaving the exact capacity still uncertain.
Supply-chain sources say the iPhone Ultra is on track for a September release with no major delays, though initial stock may be limited and demand could outpace early supply; the foldable iPhone is also progressing toward a September launch.
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is reportedly in mass production with the design locked and no delay in sight, and a September debut remains likely as Foxconn ramps up hiring; the device is expected to feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen, an A20 chip, a C2 modem in some markets, and a Touch ID power button, with a starting price around $2,000–$2,500 and initial shipments potentially smaller as Apple targets about 10 million units this year.
Apple reportedly plans at least five new iPhone models from late this year through early 2027, increases foldable iPhone production to about 10 million this year, and is exploring memory-chip suppliers in China to ease AI-driven shortages, with 2026 iPhone production expected to exceed 220 million as it seeks to gain market share amid industry-wide component constraints.
Apple reportedly plans to produce about 10 million foldable iPhone Ultra units in 2026 at roughly $2,500–$3,000, part of a broader iPhone 18 Pro/Max push that could lift total annual iPhone orders toward about 220 million as Apple seeks to secure components amid shortages.
Multiple Chinese leakers and reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and Apple’s first foldable will launch with notable price increases, potentially pushing the foldable above $2,000 in the U.S. and lifting starter prices in China to around 9,999 yuan. Pro models could reach roughly $1,300–$1,400 in the U.S. with higher-storage variants near or exceeding $2,000, while BOM costs are rising and could push prices even higher. Apple has already raised prices on many devices, signaling a broader pricing shift.
SellCell's analysis finds that a hypothetical $2,000 foldable iPhone could lose up to about $1,292 in value after 12 months (roughly 64.6% depreciation), leaving around $708. This rate is worse than traditional smartphones, which on average lose about $605 of a $2,000 device in the same period. If a foldable matched the iPhone 16 line’s depreciation (roughly 51.5–56.4% retained), it could sit around $1,030 after a year. Apple has historically strong resale performance, but a foldable could still underperform non-foldables. The device is rumored to be the iPhone Ultra, launching with the iPhone 18 Pro/Max around fall 2026 at about $2,000.