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Some people outside of Apple have already used the folding iPhone

AppleInsider • Sun, 23 Aug 2026

The iPhone Ultra may actually live up to the hype, as people who have tried pre-release versions of the model indicate it will be worthy of its hyper-premium price. A render of what the iPhone Ultra could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple is widely expected to be launching its first foldable smartphone in September, under what is believed to be called the iPhone Ultra. However, while it will ship with a more premium price than a typical Pro-grade iPhone , it seems that it may actually be worth it. In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg , Mark Gurman says he has spoken to multiple people who have tried out the inbound foldable. Based on what they say, it seems like it will offer a lot to potential buyers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The iPhone Ultra may actually live up to the hype, as people who have tried pre-release versions of the model indicate it will be worthy of its hyper-premium price.

A render of what the iPhone Ultra could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple is widely expected to be launching its first foldable smartphone in September, under what is believed to be called the iPhone Ultra.

However, while it will ship with a more premium price than a typical Pro-grade iPhone , it seems that it may actually be worth it.

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