Apple Expected to Unveil First Foldable iPhone Ultra
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- La Nacion
- The Indian Express
- Financial Times
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Apple is widely expected to unveil its first foldable smartphone, reportedly called the iPhone Ultra, at a launch event scheduled for September 9, 2026. The device is anticipated to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and new Apple Watch models. Reports indicate the iPhone Ultra will feature a book style design with a 7.8 inch internal screen and a 5.5 inch external display. Some leaks suggest the phone could be approximately 4.5mm thick when unfolded and may include a redesigned hinge for improved durability.
Technical specifications mentioned in reports include the A20 Pro chipset and a dual camera system. While some early renders suggested the removal of MagSafe, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is expected to retain MagSafe wireless charging. The device is projected to be one of the most expensive iPhones ever released. Price estimates vary across sources, with figures ranging from a starting price of $2,000 to as high as $2,550.
Financial analysts suggest the introduction of this high priced device comes as Apple needs to raise prices across its range to offset rising costs. The launch is also being framed as a significant test for John Ternus in his role as Apple CEO.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- Focused on the technical specifications, leaked design details, and the broader market context of competing with Android manufacturers.
- Centre-right
- Emphasized the official nature of the event dates and the specific implications for US consumers regarding pricing and taxes.
Sources
- Centre Financial Times: John Ternus’s first test at Apple: selling a $2,000 foldable iPhone
- Centre Financial Times: Transcript: A foldable iPhone — John Ternus’s first test as Apple CEO
- Centre Financial Times: A foldable iPhone: John Ternus’s first test as Apple CEO
- Centre-right La Nacion: Official and confirmed: when the new foldable iPhone of up to 7.8 inches comes out in the US
- Centre The Indian Express: Apple’s first foldable iPhone could debut this week: What we know so far
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