Apple iPhone Ultra foldable on track for September 2026 launch

Supply‑chain sources confirm that Apple’s first foldable smartphone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, has entered mass‑production and is slated for a September 2026 debut. Regulators in China show the device uses a dual‑cell battery with capacities of 1,921 mAh and 2,962 mAh, giving a combined rating of about 4,883 mAh – a figure that sits between Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 (4,400 mAh) and Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold (5,015 mAh). The phone is expected to feature a 7.8‑inch inner display, a 5.5‑inch cover screen, Touch ID on the power button, an A20 processor and Apple’s C2 modem in some regions. Industry analysts project an initial price around US$2,500 with premium configurations up to $3,000, and first‑wave shipments of roughly 0.5‑1 million units, rising to 10 million over the year. Foxconn has begun large‑scale hiring to support the build, and multiple suppliers report no delay in component deliveries, contradicting earlier rumors of a postponement.