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Foldable iPhone Ultra: Latest Rumors Before Apple Event

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We're less than a week away from the debut of Apple's first foldable iPhone, and rumors have been picking up as the event date approaches. Here's the latest.

MagSafe: Even though foldable iPhone dummies we saw earlier this year didn't have a MagSafe ring, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims all signs indicate MagSafe charging will be supported. Crease: Some early language suggested Apple might have found a way to make it invisible, but later rumors are more realistic. The crease is minimal, but Apple hasn't found a magic way to get rid of it.

Touch ID is still expected for the foldable iPhone. Apple didn't have room for Face ID hardware because the device is rumored to be just 4.5mm thick. There will be volume buttons at the top of the iPhone Ultra, with a Touch ID side button for unlocking. Software: iOS 27 makes it clear Apple is making sure apps will work with the foldable iPhone. There's a big push for app resizability and layout flexibility. The iPhone is expected to support multitasking, sidebars, and side-by-side app usage.

Camera rumors haven't changed: a two-lens setup with Wide and Ultra Wide. Early rumors said Apple would transition to the C2 and move away from Qualcomm, but it looks like Apple might still use Qualcomm modems in the United States. It hinges on whether the C2 supports mmWave 5G. The iPhone Ultra will also adopt Apple's A20 Pro chip. Colors are expected in white/silver and dark blue. Apple tested an Apple Pencil but it's probably not going to launch. Rumors on launch timing have been mixed; Gurman says he'll be "very surprised" if it doesn't launch with the iPhone 18 Pro models. The iPhone Ultra is expected to cost over $2,000, possibly up to $2,500. Apple will introduce it at its "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9.