Apple might launch a new class of 'Ultra' devices in 2026 - including a foldable iPhone

"In his latest Power On Newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman teased a host of new products that Apple will reportedly unveil throughout the year. With the MacBook Neo filling the lower end, the company will apparently focus on more pricey and powerful products as it aims to appeal to a range of customers and markets."

"Top on his list is the foldable iPhone, considered an 'Ultra' product, as it will likely outshine the rest of the lineup, according to Gurman. Priced at around $2,000, Apple's first foldable phone would offer both outer and inner displays and be equipped with newer features like in-display touch-screen sensors."

"Reports have suggested that the phone's outer display would measure 5.5 inches, smaller than the iPhone 16's 6.1-inch screen. But unfold the phone, and you'll be greeted with a 7.8-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Think of it as a device that's a phone when folded and becomes an iPad when unfolded."

Apple is expanding its product lineup with a focus on premium offerings to complement the budget-friendly MacBook Neo. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company will introduce several high-end 'Ultra' products throughout the year. The foldable iPhone, priced around $2,000, will feature both outer and inner displays with in-display touch-screen sensors. The outer display measures 5.5 inches while the inner display expands to 7.8 inches with a 4:3 aspect ratio, functioning as a phone when folded and an iPad-like device when unfolded. Additional products include next-generation AirPods and a touch-screen MacBook. This strategy allows Apple to appeal to diverse customer segments across both lower-end and higher-end markets.

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