iPhone Ultra foldable launch could have bad news for some buyers: Know more
Last Updated: 2026-08-14 12:08:27
Apple is heavily tipped to bring its first foldable iPhone this year when the new iPhone 18 Pro series launches next month. But the foldable product, rumoured to be called iPhone Ultra could have a limited release in the early phase which means some buyers will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on the Ultra.
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Apple's iPhone Ultra foldable expected soon.- Limited release may delay availability for some.
- Initial launch likely in the US due to supply.
The report from Australia, quoting Chinese suppliers, claims Apple is going to find it tough to meet the demand for the iPhone foldable, so it will initially sell the product in the US and expand its availability to other regions gradually.
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Longer wait for many
This will definitely be bad news for many eager buyers of the purported device from Apple. And the report suggests people in Australia will have to wait several months before seeing the foldable on shelves in the region.
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It suggests Apple is having supply and pricing issues but also claims the company also has testing problems which may limit the number of foldable units that clear its stringent process before hitting the stores.
The company has been building up the big launch over the last few years and 2026 could finally be the end game for Apple and its foldable ambitions to get a lift off. Apple products have only gotten more expensive with each model, so expecting the iPhone Ultra foldable to be priced lower is always a wishful thinking.
A recent tip from Bloomberg claims Apple will charge at least $2,000, if not more for its Ultra foldable. This puts the new device well above the Rs 2 lakh price range in markets like India, almost as much as the higher tier Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra model in the country.
But that still might work for the brand as industry analysts estimate that even with a high price tag, Apple could easily capture around 25 percent of the foldable market with the iPhone Ultra, which again tells you the brand value and image of the brand.
The wait to see the iPhone Ultra foldable and the iPhone 18 Pro models will go on for another few weeks and Apple will be eager to live up to the hype around its launch.