Apple is widely expected to reveal its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, with rumors suggesting the device may be called the iPhone Ultra. Here is a roundup of the latest predictions about what it could offer.
Expected starting price
In a report published today, Bloomberg said Apple originally planned to start the iPhone Ultra at $1,999. Because component costs have increased, the company has more recently considered a $2,199 entry price. Models with additional storage could reach as much as $3,000, according to the report.
A later release in China
Leaker Instant Digital wrote on Weibo today that the foldable iPhone is likely to arrive in China after its global launch. The delay is reportedly tied mainly to the phone’s eSIM-only setup, since China’s eSIM adoption and supporting infrastructure trail other markets.
The eSIM-only iPhone Air also reached China later than other regions because of regulatory complications involving its design.
Additional indications of Touch ID
Developer Pdfu shared further evidence on social media this week that the iPhone Ultra will use Touch ID rather than Face ID. That limitation has already been widely reported, making this new information another piece of supporting evidence.
The iPhone Ultra’s screen crease
Apple aimed to produce a foldable iPhone with no visible crease, setting it apart from other foldable phones. Bloomberg reported today that the company has instead developed a crease that is “far less visible than on currently shipping foldables.” Apple achieved this with an “advanced titanium-and-aluminum hinge system paired with custom cover glass.”
Although the display will not be entirely crease-free, Apple reportedly intends to promote the reduced crease as a major competitive advantage.
MagSafe support
Rumors have conflicted over whether the iPhone Ultra will support MagSafe. In a recent interview, Mark Gurman offered a positive update, saying that all the indications he has heard suggest MagSafe will be included in the foldable phone.
Final thoughts
Do you have any last-minute predictions or guesses about the iPhone Ultra? Do you think Apple will use the iPhone Ultra name, or will it choose something different? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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