9to5Mac Daily: August 13, 2026 – MacBook Air shortages, iPhone Ultra launch rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze : Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily .
Apple has declared the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro officially obsolete. The iPhone X, which launched in 2017, was the first iPhone to feature Face ID rather than a Touch ID Home button. According to AppleInsider, repairs for these devices will no longer be offered.
There are rumors of an upcoming iPhone Ultra launch, potentially in September. However, reports suggest that the device may face significant supply and production issues, which could lead to a limited rollout. Digital Trends and Mashable state that the iPhone Ultra may be unveiled in the US first, with availability in other markets potentially delayed by up to two to three months.
The iPhone Ultra event is expected to take place on September 9 or later, according to MacRumors. The event may also include the unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Additionally, MacRumors reports that the regular iPhone 18, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air 2 are not expected to be announced until around March 2027.
Brief written by urgent.news from 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Digital Trends, MacRumors, Mashable — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
