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Leaked Renders and Code Paint Picture of Apple’s 'iPhone Ultra' Foldable

Leaked images and developer tooling point to a premium book‑style foldable while hinge reliability and legal fights over leaks leave its launch date uncertain.

Overview

  • Multiple leaked renders from Front Page Tech show a wider book‑style foldable Apple is calling the iPhone Ultra with a nearly crease‑free inner display, a slim 4.5mm unfolded profile, and a dual rear camera setup that omits a dedicated telephoto lens.
  • Reports and render commentary say the device is being positioned as a premium product with rumored pricing above $2,000, aiming to feel like a standard iPhone when closed and a compact iPad when opened.
  • Apple’s iOS 27 developer strings and WWDC guidance have added weight to the foldable story by including APIs for fold state and hinge angle, signaling the company is preparing software to handle changing screen sizes.
  • Hinge engineering and display durability remain unresolved technical risks, with supply‑chain testing and supplier choices cited as factors that could delay mass production or push a launch beyond the rumored reveal window.
  • The new renders come from Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech, who is also reported to be the target of Apple legal action for prior leaks, creating a public legal dimension to the device’s leak stream and coverage.