Trending Now - Leaked Images Hint at Iphone Ultra's Color and Foldable Design
WHO:
MacRumors - The leaker known as Ice Universe shared an image of the iPhone Ultra.
MacRumors - Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo provided insights on manufacturing challenges.
MacRumors - Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported on Apple's color strategy.
WHAT:
MacRumors - Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone, the "iPhone Ultra," later this year.
MacRumors - The iPhone Ultra is believed to have entered early mass production.
MacRumors - The only "confirmed" color option for the iPhone Ultra is white.
MacRumors - A supply chain source indicated that the alternative color will be indigo, similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue finish.
MacRumors - The iPhone Ultra is expected to launch with a price above $2,000.
Notebookcheck - The design model of the iPhone Ultra is rumored to be as thin as 4.5mm when opened.
WHERE:
MacRumors - The image was posted on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform.
WHEN:
MacRumors - The iPhone Ultra is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September.
WHY:
MacRumors - Apple plans to "stay away from fun colors" and focus on traditional finishes due to expected low production volumes and manufacturing challenges.
HOW:
MacRumors - The device shown in the leaked image is likely a dummy model.
Notebookcheck - A video of a dummy model shows the design and features of the foldable iPhone Ultra.
(UPDATED June 1, 2026 14:58 UTC)
Apple is gearing up to launch its first foldable iPhone, the "iPhone Ultra," later this year, with early mass production already underway. The only confirmed color option so far is white, although a supply chain source suggests an alternative indigo color similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue finish, and the device is expected to be priced above $2,000. The iPhone Ultra is anticipated to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September, as Apple aims to focus on traditional finishes due to anticipated manufacturing challenges.