Chinese leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” denies reports that Apple’s first foldable iPhone, referred to as the “iPhone Ultra,” will be delayed until early next year. In posts on Weibo, the leaker says claims of a next-year launch are “far-fetched” and characterizes delay rumors as false. The leaker maintains the most likely scenario is that the device is announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models during Apple’s September event, with any potential sales delay expected to be limited—possibly about one month—rather than pushed into a new year.
Other coverage notes that earlier reporting has raised the possibility of a longer gap between the foldable and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously suggested the foldable may not ship in the same September timeframe, while Barclays analyst Tim Long reportedly projected a December shipment. The leaker also references ongoing discussion of engineering and durability concerns, particularly hinge reliability, while arguing the delay reports themselves are not accurate.
Overall, the sources converge on the expectation of a September introduction but differ on whether shipping could slip.
