Apple plans foldable iPhone Ultra launch with US-first priority

Apple plans to unveil its first foldable smartphone, reportedly named the iPhone Ultra, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models in September 2026.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, manufacturing challenges will delay pre-orders of the $2,299 to $2,499 foldable device until the fourth quarter of 2026.

Apple's suppliers are projected to ship 7 million to 8 million foldable iPhones in 2026, compared to 20 million to 22 million units for the iPhone 18 Pro models.