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Apple Pushes Ahead With iPhone Air 2 as Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Is Tipped for September

The reports suggest Apple is sticking with a high‑risk redesign strategy despite weak early demand for the first Air.

Overview

  • Reporting Thursday outlines a fall launch for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside Apple’s first foldable, all based on unconfirmed leaks.
  • Leaks point to the Pro models getting a 2nm A20 Pro chip, hardware camera gains such as variable aperture parts, and a cleaner front design that could shrink or hide Face ID elements.
  • Supply‑chain reports say Apple is pressing on with an ultra‑thin iPhone Air 2 that adds a second rear camera, a next‑gen A20 Pro processor, and Apple’s in‑house C2 modem.
  • Multiple outlets say Apple is weighing a split schedule that moves the base iPhone 18, the Air 2, and a lower‑cost 18e into early 2027.
  • The foldable—often called iPhone Ultra in leaks—is tipped to use a book‑style 7.8‑inch inner screen, a 5.5‑inch cover screen, Touch ID, a large battery, and a price above $2,000, with details unconfirmed by Apple.