iPhone Ultra: What to expect from Apple's first foldable iPhone, and when
Rumors of a folding iPhone go back more than a decade, and the device will finally break cover very soon. Here's what the rumor mill thinks is coming. Apple's foldable iPhone might be right around the corner. Apple's first foldable is right around the corner, and while it's still unclear if it will be called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, it's sure to make a splash. Over the years, multiple…
During the second quarter of 2026, Apple's standard iPhone 17 emerged as the world's top-selling smartphone, capturing 6% of global smartphone unit sales, according to Counterpoint Research. The model, which benefited from upgrades that narrowed the gap between standard and Pro versions, also secured second and third places alongside the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro.
Despite Apple's sales growing 5% year-over-year in Q2 2026, driven by strong performance in India, Japan, the Middle East, Africa, and South Korea, reports suggest the company may postpone the launch of the regular iPhone 18 to 2027. Multiple sources, including supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, indicate Apple plans to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside its first foldable device, followed by the standard iPhone 18 around March 2027.
This strategy would mark a significant departure from Apple's usual September launch event, potentially delaying the iPhone Air 2's release as well. If this strategy is implemented, Apple's September 2026 event may focus on its premium models, with standard iPhone upgrades unveiled at a separate time.
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