Apple has reportedly approved work on a second-generation iPhone Ultra, even before the first model reaches buyers, which suggests the company already sees its foldable iPhone plan as more than a one-year experiment.
Digital Chat Station claims that Apple has confirmed the iPhone Ultra 2 project, with the second-generation foldable model likely to reuse the same display as the first version. The post does not mention any major hardware changes, so Apple may focus on improving durability, performance, battery life, and software experience instead of changing the screen.
The first iPhone Ultra is now expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September, after earlier reports suggested Apple could delay the device to December or even early next year.
Recent rumors now point to a regular September launch window, which means Apple may introduce its first foldable iPhone as part of the main iPhone 18 event.
Apple Still Undecided on iPhone Air 3
The same source says Apple has not yet made a final decision on the iPhone Air 3, as the company wants to see how the iPhone Air 2 performs in the market first.
The iPhone Air 2 is expected to add a second rear camera, likely an ultrawide lens, which would fix one of the biggest limitations of the first Air model.
For now, Apple appears more confident about the iPhone Ultra lineup than the long-term future of the iPhone Air, though both plans can still change before launch.
