Apple officially announces the first foldable iPhone (iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold) at the September 9, 2026 event
Hit
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Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 9. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
At WWDC 2026 (June 8, 2026), Apple showcased iOS 20 features explicitly designed for foldable displays — a strong signal for upcoming hardware. Forbes (June 15, 2026) and MacRumors report that the September keynote event is tentatively set for September 9, 2026. The foldable iPhone is referred to in supply-chain leaks as 'iPhone Ultra' or 'iPhone Fold'; iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Apple Watch Series 12 are also expected. Main risk: foldable OLED panel production issues could force a separate, later announcement (hence 72% rather than ~80%).
Data basis for this prediction
- Forbes: 'Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: How WWDC 2026 Clues Signal September Launch' (15.06.2026)
- MacRumors Apple Event Plans 2026: September-Keynote ~9. September (Stand Juli 2026)
- WWDC 2026 (8. Juni 2026): iOS 20 mit Faltdisplay-Features angekündigt (Apple/Forbes)
- Marktgerüchte: iPhone Ultra / iPhone Fold für Herbst 2026 (MacRumors, wi-fiplanet.com, Stand 11.07.2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Apple kündigte das erste faltbare iPhone offiziell an, genannt 'iPhone Duo' (5.4" Außen-, 7.8" Innendisplay, A20 Pro Chip, ab $1.999). Quelle: MacRumors, Forbes, CNBC, Engadget
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