Overview
- On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, leaker Evan Blass posted renders on X that he said show the foldable iPhone Ultra in white, black, and a surprising red.
- Journalists at 9to5Mac and AppleInsider examined the images and pointed out likely AI generation, citing inconsistent status‑bar graphics that do not match expected iOS 27 icons.
- The color claim conflicts with earlier supply‑chain and rumor reporting that suggested the Ultra might ship in only white or a very limited palette, so the red option has no independent corroboration.
- Apple has formally scheduled its product reveal for September 9, 2026, which is when the company can confirm whether the renders reflect real color SKUs or are fabrications.
- If Apple does offer a red Ultra it would mark a return to red finishes last seen in 2022, but manufacturing yield and component costs raise the risk that Apple will limit color choices at launch so buyers should expect constrained availability.