Apple Plans Ultra Foldable iPhone, Touch OLED MacBook

Apple is preparing to expand its "Ultra" branding to new flagship products, including a foldable iPhone and a touchscreen OLED MacBook, positioning both above existing Pro models in its lineup, according to sources familiar with the company's plans.

The iPhone Ultra, Apple's anticipated first foldable smartphone, is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 series at a September 2026 event. It will stand apart from the numbered iPhone lineup, similar to the iPhone Air's separation from the iPhone 17 series. Sources indicate it will feature a crease-free display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and Touch ID integrated into the power button. While Apple aims to launch it simultaneously with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the Ultra model may arrive weeks later with limited initial availability. Priced significantly higher than Pro variants, potentially starting at $2,000, it will represent the pinnacle of the smartphone range.

The MacBook Ultra, a novel touchscreen model with an OLED display, is slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027. It will surpass the MacBook Pro in features and cost, powered by M6 Pro or M6 Max chips using TSMC's 2nm process. Reports describe a thinner chassis, a...