Rumor mill: Apple is expected to roll out three new "Ultra" products over the next several months, starting with a foldable iPhone expected to arrive this September, followed by new AirPods and a redesigned MacBook. The reported lineup would expand Apple's hardware ambitions into foldable displays, camera-equipped earbuds, and a touchscreen laptop with possible cellular connectivity.
The foldable phone, likely to be called the iPhone Ultra, would be Apple's most expensive iPhone to date. Reports put its US starting price between $1,999 and $2,499. Apple is expected to introduce it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
The device is rumored to feature a 7.7-inch inner screen and a 5.3-inch outer screen. The larger display would give users more room for video, apps, and multitasking when the phone is unfolded. The phone is also expected to feature two rear cameras and a single front-facing camera.
One notable reported change involves authentication. Instead of Face ID, the iPhone Ultra could use a Touch ID sensor built into the power button. That would mark a departure from Apple's current flagship iPhones, which rely on facial recognition.
The company may also use the Ultra name for a new version of its wireless earbuds. The AirPods Ultra are expected to resemble the AirPods Pro but add tiny infrared cameras. Those cameras could give Siri more information about the user's surroundings and expand the capabilities of Visual Intelligence.
Visual Intelligence is available on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models. In iOS 27, users can access the feature through the Camera app using a new Siri mode. AirPods with cameras could allow users to use Visual Intelligence without having to hold up their phone.
A small LED on the earbuds would indicate when the cameras are in use. Apple code found in the second iOS 27 developer beta last month appeared to reference AirPods with cameras, suggesting that the product could be moving closer to launch. AirPods Ultra could arrive as early as this year, potentially putting them on the same release schedule as the iPhone Ultra.
Apple is also said to be working on a MacBook Ultra for release by early 2027 featuring an OLED touchscreen. Apple has never offered a touchscreen MacBook, making the feature one of the more significant aspects of the report.
Other rumored features include M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a Dynamic Island, and a thinner design than the latest MacBook Pro models. The company could also include an Apple-designed C2 modem, giving the laptop built-in cellular connectivity.
