# Apple's first foldable phone is on track for a September launch, according to a report.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · CNET*

## Key points

- Apple's first foldable phone may be called the iPhone Ultra and launch in September.
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports a September launch, contradicting Nikkei Asia's 2027 delay claim.
- Dummy models suggest the foldable will have an almost square, book-like shape when opened.
- Leaked images indicate the foldable may lack MagSafe, sparking negative reactions from potential users.
- Chinese competitors may adopt the Ultra name for their own foldables to compete with Apple.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** United States, China

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