{
  "id": 1492349,
  "title": "New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/new-iphone-ultra-leaks-cover-release-timing-availability-and-name",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:47:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/new-iphone-ultra-leaks-cover-release-timing-availability-and-name/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New leaks from reputable Weibo sources reveal details about the timing, availability, and potential name of Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, codenamed Ultra. According to Fixed Focus Digital, the initial supply of the device will be extremely limited, with production expected to reach Apple's target of 10 million units within a 3-5 month period. However, the leaker suggests that the iPhone Ultra may initially only be available in the US, as Apple has not indicated any delays in supplying Chinese markets. Despite some hurdles in hinge assembly, mass production appears to be progressing smoothly. Taken together, these reports indicate that the foldable iPhone Ultra could launch in September, but with a global debut and limited availability initially. Meanwhile, Instant Digital has expressed skepticism that the 'Ultra' moniker will be used for the foldable model, speculating that the name may be reserved for Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone and its successors. The identity of the foldable iPhone's name remains uncertain, so readers are invited to share their predictions in the comments.",
  "summary": "Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra will be unveiled in just a few weeks , and new leaks cover what to expect from release timing, availability, and the product’s name.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}