189: The Latest iPhone Fold/Ultra Rumors
From The MacRumors Show by The MacRumors Show
April 10, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 189
About this episode
This episode discusses the latest rumors about Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, and its expected features and pricing.
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss all of the rumors surrounding Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, now said to be called the “ iPhone Ultra ," which is shaping up to be a comprehensive redesign unlike anything the company has shipped before. The iPhone Ultra is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this fall, though reports suggest it will ship after the Pro models , potentially as late as December. Pricing is expected to start at over $2,000 , making it the most expensive iPhone Apple has ever sold. The device will have a book-style, passport-shaped design with a 4:3 aspect ratio, wider than it is tall and unlike any foldable currently on the market. When closed, it will have a 5.5-inch outer display; when open, a 7.8-inch inner OLED panel takes over, making it just slightly smaller than the 8.3-inch iPad mini . According to design leaks from Instant Digital , the device will measure just 4.5mm thick when unfolded, which would make it Apple's thinnest iPhone to date. The outer frame is said to be made of titanium for durability at that thinness, while the inner frame uses aluminum. The back features a glass finish with a…
People in this episode
Host: The MacRumors Show
Topics covered
- iPhone rumors
- foldable technology
- Apple news
- product design
- smartphone pricing
Keywords
- foldable iPhone
- iPhone Ultra
- Apple rumors
- smartphone design
- iPhone pricing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple, Instant Digital
Products: iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPad mini
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