Crucial information surrounding the book-style foldable iPhone has started picking up steam, suggesting that Apple could be drawing closer to pushing the device into mass production. As for its potential launch timeline, which has been a popular subject as of late, and based on a discussion happening on a YouTube channel, the company could announce it by the end of next year. As for what it could be called, so far, there are only speculation waves, with some guesswork stating that it might be called the iPhone Ultra.
Guest shares why Apple might call its foldable iPhone the ‘iPhone Ultra’ because, compared to the regular-shared devices, such a smartphone is a major step-up
On the YouTube channel Geared Up, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman was invited as a guest to provide his take on various topics, including the foldable iPhone. While readers can check out the entire episode below, we will remain focused on the iPhone Ultra and why Apple could decide to stick with this name. Gurman has previously talked about the ‘Ultra’ moniker, with his previous predictions dating back to 2022, when he suggested that the iPhone 15 Pro Max could be called the iPhone 15 Ultra.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be arriving by the end of next year, and according to @markgurman, it might be called the iPhone Ultra.
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Looking at the launches that happened in 2023 and 2024, it is evident that Apple decided against this name change, but Gurman has guessed that the foldable iPhone’s name could be the iPhone Ultra. He believes that since there is no greater device in status than a foldable smartphone, it would be Apple’s ultimate achievement, prompting a name that would help viewers and buyers distinguish the regular-shaped iPhones when they turn their attention to the revamped flagship.
As for the launch, Gurman thinks that the foldable iPhone could arrive by the end of next year. A separate report stated that Apple was working to shortlist which suppliers to procure which components from, with an unveiling estimated for the second half of 2026. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo provided additional details about the iPhone Ultra, stating that the device will lack Face ID due to design complications and fetch a hefty sum of up to $2,500.
News Source: Geared Up
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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