{
  "id": 87549,
  "title": "New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro’s design next year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/new-leaks-cover-iphone-ultra-timing-iphone-pros-design-next-year",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-03T13:32:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/new-leaks-cover-iphone-ultra-timing-iphone-pros-design-next-year/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to unveil two substantially different iPhone designs in the coming year - the iPhone Ultra this fall and the 20th anniversary Pro models next year. For years, Apple's iPhones have maintained a nearly identical appearance throughout the year. However, recent design innovation, including last year's iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone Air, has introduced significant changes.\n\nThis fall, Apple will release the first foldable model, the iPhone Ultra. Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital has shared an encouraging production update on the foldable. He confirms there's been no delay to the iPhone Ultra, although an initial issue scaling production has reportedly been resolved. The production line setup was completed at the end of July, with a launch possibly in the coming weeks. However, a slightly delayed launch past September and limited supply are still potential outcomes.\n\nSeparately, the leaker shared details about next year's 20th anniversary iPhone, which are more enigmatic. Prior reports suggest these designs will extend to next year's Pro models. Yet, the idea of an Air-like thinness doesn't align with the Pro line. Moreover, the reference to \"glass construction\" is unclear. While current Pro models combine glass with aluminum, rumors hint at a possible shift to more glass, which could signify significant design changes. The implications of these updates remain to be seen.",
  "summary": "Apple has two substantially unique iPhone designs launching in the coming year: iPhone Ultra this fall, and its 20th anniversary Pro models next year. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital has just shared updates on both products.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple to unveil iPhone Ultra this fall with no production delay",
    "iPhone Pro's design next year rumored to be more glass-based",
    "Limited supply and delayed launch possible for iPhone Ultra"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Apple's plan to unveil distinct iPhone designs in the coming year signals a departure from its traditional approach of maintaining a consistent appearance across its product line.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}