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Reports of iPhone Ultra launch delays are 'false,' says leaker
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- There is ongoing uncertainty about the branding and launch timing of Apple's first folding iPhone, tentatively called the iPhone Ultra.
- Earlier reports, including a Barclays investor note and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, suggested the launch could be delayed from September to October or even December, with some speculation about delays extending into early 2027 due to engineering challenges.
- A leaker known as Fixed Focus Digital strongly disputes these delay reports, asserting the iPhone Ultra will launch simultaneously with the iPhone 18 Pro or at most be delayed by one month.
- Staggered launches are not unprecedented for Apple and could help maximize manufacturing capacity, but most credible sources now lean toward a September announcement with availability potentially in October.
- Overall, the consensus favors a September reveal during Apple's keynote, with only a short delay in availability rather than a significant postponement.
