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Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 31
Apple to Ship Foldable iPhone Ultra in September With Extremely Limited Supply
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 31

Apple to Ship Foldable iPhone Ultra in September With Extremely Limited Supply

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 31

Summary

  • Recent supply-chain reports point to Apple shipping the foldable iPhone Ultra in September, though launch quantities are expected to be extremely limited.
  • The device is due to be unveiled next week alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which are expected to go on sale later that week before wider availability on Sept. 18.
  • Fixed Focus Digital, Cailian News Agency and ChannelNews Australia all said there is no delay beyond September, countering earlier speculation that the foldable could slip into late fall or even 2027.
  • That leaves Apple heading into its September event with its first foldable iPhone still on track, but likely restricted to small volumes and possibly limited markets at launch.

Insights

Why is Apple radically altering its strategy by delaying the base iPhone 18 to 2027 while rushing a limited foldable release?
Will extreme shortages and a $2,000 price tag make Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone practically impossible to buy in 2026?
Did Apple sacrifice core features like Face ID just to achieve the ultra-thin design of its first foldable smartphone?