{
  "id": 6388419,
  "title": "The iPhone Ultra is about to kickstart a wide foldable revolution — here's why",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/the-iphone-ultra-is-about-to-kickstart-a-wide-foldable-revolution",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T05:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/the-iphone-ultra-could-spur-a-new-wide-phone-revolution-heres-why"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The idea of a foldable iPhone, specifically the iPhone Ultra, has sparked a discussion on whether people need such devices. One commenter, @Knightairman1, pointed out that a foldable allows users to carry less while still having multiple devices in one. The iPhone Ultra is expected to offer a 5.4-5.5-inch cover display, similar to the now discontinued iPhone 13 mini, but with a wider aspect ratio of 3:2. This design choice aims to provide a comfortable typing experience and more immersive social video consumption. When opened, the iPhone Ultra will feature a 7.8-inch main display with a 4:3 aspect ratio for viewing content in landscape mode and a 3:4 ratio in portrait mode for scrolling and reading. This wide screen will provide a similar viewing experience to a mini tablet or laptop without taking up additional space. While wider phones can sometimes be awkward to use with one hand, the iPhone Ultra's design aims to strike a balance between functionality and usability. Huawei has already released a wide-passport style phone called the Pura X View, which has a 6.39-inch OLED display with a 16:9.5 aspect ratio. However, Apple is expected to lead the wide phone revolution due to its strong ecosystem, optimized iOS and apps for widescreen foldables, and the potential to capture a significant share of the market.",
  "summary": "The aspect ratio of the iPhone Ultra could spur other companies to making similar devices.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "The iPhone Ultra is about to launch, but if this report is right, it might be almost impossible to buy — at least initially",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-iphone-ultra-is-about-to-launch-but-if-this-report-is-right-it",
        "published": "2026-09-08T11:30:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Apple Watch Ultra 4 — last-minute leaks and all the latest news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/apple-watch-ultra-4-last-minute-leaks-and-all-the-latest-news",
        "published": "2026-09-08T13:31:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Event Tomorrow: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Cheat Sheet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/apple-event-tomorrow-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-ultra-cheat-sheet",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:24:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "iPhone Ultra is coming, here’s what the final rumors say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/iphone-ultra-is-coming-heres-what-the-final-rumors-say",
        "published": "2026-09-09T02:15:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}