We’re less than a week away from the launch of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, and rumors are multiplying as the event date approaches. Here’s the last one.
- MagSafe – Even though the foldable iPhone dummies we saw earlier this year didn’t have a MagSafe ring, BloombergMark Gurman of , says all signs point to MagSafe charging being supported.
- Fold – Some early talk about the foldable iPhone suggested that Apple might have found a way to make it invisible, but later rumors are more realistic. The crease is minimal, but Apple hasn’t found a magical way to get rid of it.
- Touch identification – Touch ID is still expected for the foldable iPhone. Apple didn’t have room for Face ID hardware, as the device is rumored to be only 4.5mm thick. There will be volume buttons at the top of the iPhone Ultra, with a side Touch ID button for unlocking.
- Software – iOS 27 makes it clear that Apple is ensuring that apps will work with the foldable iPhone. There is a lot of pressure for app resizing and layout flexibility. The iPhone is expected to support multitasking, sidebars, and using apps side-by-side.
- Cameras – The rumors regarding the cameras have not changed. We expect a dual-lens camera setup with wide and ultra-wide lenses.
- Bullets – Early rumors said that Apple would upgrade to C2 and move away from Qualcomm, but it appears that Apple may still use Qualcomm modems in the United States. It depends on whether mmWave 5G supports C2 or not. The iPhone Ultra will also adopt Apple’s A20 Pro chip, the same as the iPhone 18 Pro models.
- Colors – The foldable iPhone is expected in white/silver and dark blue.
- Apple Pencil – Apple tested an Apple Pencil with the foldable iPhone, but it probably won’t launch.
- Launch schedule – Rumors about the iPhone Ultra launch schedule and production have been mixed, with some sources reporting delays. Gurman says he’ll be “very surprised” if the device doesn’t launch at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro models or “very close to it.” It’s still possible that supplies will be limited, leading to long waits for those who don’t pre-order early.
- Price – The iPhone Ultra is expected to cost over $2,000, or even up to $2,500 depending on storage capacity.
Apple will introduce the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro models at its “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, September 9.
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