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Apple to Unveil Foldable iPhone Ultra, $2,000 Price Tag

4/24/2026

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Apple Unveils Foldable

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone, likely named iPhone Ultra, in September 2026.
The device will feature a 7.8-inch inner OLED and a 5.5-inch outer 4:3 display in a book-style layout.
It will be powered by the Apple A20 “Borneo Ultra” 2 nm chip and use Touch ID on a power button instead of Face ID.
Leaks report the device will hold Apple’s biggest battery and sell for $1,999-$2,500.

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Apple Skips MagSafe

Analysts note the iPhone Ultra omits MagSafe wireless charging, breaking recent trends.
Prototype images show a pronounced camera bump and a dedicated LED flash, sparking ergonomics concerns.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is projected to thicken to 13.77 mm, up from 12.92 mm, because of a variable-aperture camera system.
Foldable durability experts warn misaligned display layers can create creases that become micro-cracks, threatening the Ultra’s long-term reliability and adoption.

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Apple Reveals Ultra

Apple will add Dynamic Island to the foldable iPhone Ultra’s outer hole-punch screen.
Tests of an under-display front camera produced poor images, reducing its production likelihood.
The Ultra will launch as an eSIM-only model, eliminating physical SIM trays.
Apple’s in-house C2 5G modem will provide next-gen cellular connectivity.
A vapor-chamber cooling system, 12 GB RAM, and a 5,400-5,800 mAh battery will manage heat and support multitasking.

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Apple Unveils Foldable

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone, likely named iPhone Ultra, in September 2026.
The device will feature a 7.8-inch inner OLED and a 5.5-inch outer 4:3 display in a book-style layout.
It will be powered by the Apple A20 “Borneo Ultra” 2 nm chip and use Touch ID on a power button instead of Face ID.
Leaks report the device will hold Apple’s biggest battery and sell for $1,999-$2,500.

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