New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro’s design next year

Apple is set to unveil two substantially different iPhone designs in the coming year - the iPhone Ultra this fall and the 20th anniversary Pro models next year. For years, Apple's iPhones have maintained a nearly identical appearance throughout the year. However, recent design innovation, including last year's iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone Air, has introduced significant changes.

This fall, Apple will release the first foldable model, the iPhone Ultra. Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital has shared an encouraging production update on the foldable. He confirms there's been no delay to the iPhone Ultra, although an initial issue scaling production has reportedly been resolved. The production line setup was completed at the end of July, with a launch possibly in the coming weeks. However, a slightly delayed launch past September and limited supply are still potential outcomes.

Separately, the leaker shared details about next year's 20th anniversary iPhone, which are more enigmatic. Prior reports suggest these designs will extend to next year's Pro models. Yet, the idea of an Air-like thinness doesn't align with the Pro line. Moreover, the reference to "glass construction" is unclear. While current Pro models combine glass with aluminum, rumors hint at a possible shift to more glass, which could signify significant design changes. The implications of these updates remain to be seen.