Rumoured for years, 2026 is expected to be the year Apple finally launches its first folding phone , taking on rivals like Samsung and Google. Predicted to be called the iPhone Ultra, the long-awaited foldable is expected to debut in a range of new colours, according to the latest leaks. The iPhone Ultra will reportedly be the first major product launch under new chief executive John Ternus , who could lead a completely new era for the iPhone. The iPhone Ultra is expected to feature a book-style design that opens out into a tablet-like display, with Apple apparently focusing heavily on reducing or eliminating the crease entirely. September won’t just be the start for Ternus, but also a strategy shift for Apple itself. The company will reportedly punt the regular iPhone 18 to spring 2027 for the first time, with Apple reserving its September keynote purely for the iPhone Ultra, and the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max .…