{
  "id": 2311249,
  "title": "iPhone Ultra: What Can You Expect From Apple's First Foldable Phone?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iphone-ultra-what-can-you-expect-from-apples-first-foldable-phone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T04:52:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/iphone-ultra-what-can-you-expect-from-apples-first-foldable-phone"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to make its debut in the foldable phone market with what is speculated to be the iPhone Ultra. This marks a significant step for the company as it transitions its design approach to incorporate folding technology. The iPhone Ultra is anticipated to follow a book-style folding format, drawing inspiration from Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and first-generation foldable devices from Google and Microsoft.\n\nOne of the key design elements that Apple is expected to focus on is eliminating the crease along the fold, which has been a challenge for other manufacturers. Reports suggest that Apple will leverage Samsung's panel technology to achieve a virtually crease-free display.\n\nPricing for the iPhone Ultra is expected to be significantly higher than Apple's other models, starting at over $2,000, or approximately Rs. 1.96 lakh, making it the most expensive iPhone ever. The device's launch is anticipated in September, with Apple aiming to unveil it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series. However, the device may not be available globally right away, with supply constraints likely due to the high demand, estimated at around 10 million units.\n\nThe iPhone Ultra is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display, with a nearly invisible crease, a liquid metal hinge, a titanium frame, and a Touch ID sensor. It is expected to run on Apple's A20 Pro chip, which is based on a 2nm process, and come with 12GB of RAM and a 5,500mAh battery to support its triple-screen setup and AI capabilities. The device is also expected to include support for Touch ID, and potentially offer a later, staggered rollout in other regions starting from 2027.",
  "summary": "Apple is finally entering the foldable phone segment, years after rivals like Samsung established themselves in the category. The device, widely expected to be branded the iPhone Ultra, marks a significant shift for the company as it adapts its design philosophy to a folding form factor for the first time. With Samsung already on its eighth-generation Galaxy Fold and other brands competing…",
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  "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."
}