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Foldable iPhone Ultra: The Latest Rumors Before Apple's Event
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple's first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, is set to debut on September 9 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, with prices expected to exceed $2,000 depending on storage.
- The foldable iPhone will support MagSafe charging, feature a minimal but visible crease, and use Touch ID via a side button due to its slim 4.5mm thickness limiting Face ID hardware.
- Software enhancements in iOS 27 will optimize app resizability, multitasking, and side-by-side app usage for the foldable display, ensuring a flexible user experience.
- The device is expected to have a dual-lens camera system with Wide and Ultra Wide lenses, use Apple's A20 Pro chip, and possibly retain Qualcomm modems in the U.S. depending on 5G compatibility.
- Production challenges, including memory shortages, may lead to limited initial supply and long wait times, while the iPhone Ultra is anticipated to launch in white/silver and dark blue colors.
