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Inside the iPhone Ultra Apple $2,000+ Foldable Features Touch ID and iPad-Like Display.

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Inside the iPhone Ultra Apple $2,000+ Foldable Features Touch ID and iPad-Like Display.
Apple Rumor Round-Up: iPhone Ultra Foldable, M6 iMac Upgrade, and Apple Store Smart Home Overhauls

As Apple anticipated September media event approaches, the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter has unveiled key updates regarding Apple’s upcoming product portfolio, highlighted by new details on the long-rumored foldable iPhone, next-gen Mac hardware, and physical Apple Store redesigns.

The "iPhone Ultra" Foldable: Touch ID, Pocketable Form Factor, and $2,000+ Price Tag

According to sources who participated in internal testing, Apple’s upcoming foldable device expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup under the tentative name "iPhone Ultra" features a highly compact form factor. When folded, the device offers a 5.5-inch outer display that fits easily into a shirt pocket, while unfolding into a seamless canvas reminiscent of a compact iPad.

Testers highlighted several hardware takeaways:

  • Hinge Engineering: The folding hinge mechanism feels exceptionally rigid and durable with minimal display creasing.

  • Camera Configuration: The camera system features specialized viewfinder modes for folded self-shooting, though it reportedly omits a dedicated telephoto lens.

  • Biometric Shift: Apple is replacing Face ID with a slimmed-down Touch ID sensor to maintain an ultra-thin chassis profile.

  • Premium Pricing: The flagship foldable is expected to carry a premium starting price between $2,000 and $2,500.

iMac Refreshing to M6 Silicon Within 2026

Apple is also preparing an update for the iMac, transitioning directly to the M6 chip family. The desktop will retain its current enclosure design, though Apple plans to introduce an updated color palette. The refreshed M6 iMac is slated for release before the end of the year.

Apple Store Redesigns Target the Smart Home Ecosystem

To support an expanding lineup of home hardware, retail Apple Store locations worldwide are preparing dedicated hands-on zones designed to simulate a living room environment. These spaces will showcase how HomePod, Apple TV, AirPods, and Beats function together within the Apple ecosystem. The store layout changes coincide with upcoming refreshes to the Apple TV and HomePod mini, while laying the groundwork for an upcoming smart home command center a HomePod variant equipped with an integrated iPad-like display.

 

Source: Bloomberg 

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