Updated
Updated · Yahoo · Jun 17
Apple Readies $2,000 Foldable iPhone Ultra With iPhone 18 Lineup for 2026-2027 Launch
Updated
Updated · Yahoo · Jun 17

Apple Readies $2,000 Foldable iPhone Ultra With iPhone 18 Lineup for 2026-2027 Launch

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo · Jun 17

Summary

  • September 2026 is shaping up as Apple’s next major iPhone launch window, with rumors pointing to a foldable iPhone Ultra debut alongside iPhone 18 Pro models.
  • iOS 27 clues shown after WWDC and fresh developer scrutiny have reinforced expectations for the foldable, though reports still differ on whether it ships in September or slips to December.
  • The rumored Ultra would open from a 5.5-inch outer screen to a 7.8-inch inner display, use a liquid-metal hinge, and reportedly replace Face ID with Touch ID because of its thin 4.5mm design.
  • Pricing could top $2,000 for the foldable, while Apple is also said to be splitting releases—keeping Pro models in fall 2026 and pushing the base iPhone 18, 18e and likely Air 2 into early 2027.
  • That staggered schedule would mark a break from Apple’s usual rollout as supply-chain pressure and rising memory costs appear to be shaping both component choices and launch timing.

Insights

Will Apple's $2,000 foldable iPhone, despite its rumored design compromises, be innovative enough to dominate the market?
Is the global memory crisis a real hurdle or a strategic excuse to push buyers to pricier iPhones?