Iphone Ultra 2 Confirmed, While Air 3 Remains Uncertain
WHO:
9to5Mac - A leaker known as Digital Chat Station is involved in providing information about Apple's product plans.
WHAT:
9to5Mac - Apple has confirmed that the iPhone Ultra 2 will reuse this year’s screen design.
9to5Mac - Apple has confirmed the development of a second-generation model of the iPhone Ultra, referred to as iPhone Ultra 2.
9to5Mac - There is no final decision yet on the production of an iPhone Air 3.
Mashable - The upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is about to go into production.
WHERE:
9to5Mac - The information pertains to Apple's product development, which is likely based in Cupertino, California.
WHEN:
9to5Mac - The iPhone Ultra is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September.
9to5Mac - The first-generation iPhone Ultra might have been delayed into December or early next year.
WHY:
9to5Mac - Apple is waiting to see how well the iPhone Air 2 sells before making a decision on a successor, the iPhone Air 3, which is expected to feature a second camera with an ultrawide lens.
9to5Mac - Apple is waiting to see how well the iPhone Air 2 sells before making a decision on a successor, the iPhone Air 3.
HOW:
9to5Mac - The iPhone Ultra 2 is likely to reuse the current year's screen, as suggested by the leaker.
(UPDATED June 26, 2026 04:23 UTC)
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone Ultra 2 will reuse this year’s screen design. The company is holding off on deciding the future of the iPhone Air line, waiting to see how well the iPhone Air 2 sells before moving forward with the iPhone Air 3. The anticipated iPhone Air 3 is expected to feature a second camera with an ultrawide lens.
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(UPDATED June 26, 2026 01:46 UTC)
Apple has confirmed that a second-generation model of the iPhone Ultra, known as the iPhone Ultra 2, is in development, while the upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is set to go into production soon. The iPhone Ultra is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September, although the first-generation iPhone Ultra may face delays until December or early next year. Additionally, Apple is holding off on a decision regarding the iPhone Air 3 until they assess the sales performance of the iPhone Air 2.