Apple is widely expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra, its first foldable smartphone.
Reported pricing discussions have moved from $1,999 to a likely starting point of $2,199.
Higher configurations could reportedly reach $3,000.
The price shift is attributed to component and memory chip price hikes.
Reported features include a 7.8-inch folding screen and a 5.5-inch cover display.
One report says the device has been a decade in the making.
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The coverage broadly agrees that Apple is preparing a foldable iPhone called the iPhone Ultra and that its price is being discussed at a level well above standard flagship phones. The reports also align on a likely base price around $2,199 and the possibility of pricier top configurations.
What remains uncertain is the final launch price, since the reporting notes a move from Apple’s earlier $1,999 target to a higher figure. The exact configuration details and final pricing could still change before the device is officially unveiled.
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The neutral coverage centers on Apple’s expected reveal of the iPhone Ultra and the reported pricing shift. It notes that Apple had initially wanted the phone to cost $1,999, but reports now point to a $2,199 base price. The articles also mention that the device could reach $3,000 for top configurations and that it has been in development for a decade.
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GSMArena reports on an upcoming Apple event where the company is widely expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra, its first foldable smartphone. According to a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman cited in the article, Apple initially intended for the device to cost 1999 dollars, but component and memory chip price hikes mean it is now expected to start at 2199 dollars, with top configurations possibly reaching 3000 dollars. The article outlines expected features such as a 7.8 inch folding screen and 5.5 inch cover display.
Tom's Guide covers the impending arrival of Apple's foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra, ahead of its official reveal. Citing a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the article discusses a potential starting price of 2100 to 2199 dollars for the base model, with higher configurations potentially reaching up to 3000 dollars due to rising RAM prices. The source also attributes claims to Gurman regarding the device's titanium and aluminum hinge, custom Corning glass, and Apple's historical timeline for the product's development.
The Apple Post reports that Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to make its debut on Wednesday following a decade-long development effort. Citing Bloomberg, the article details how former CEO Tim Cook became a key advocate for the project after a trip to China in 2020. The publication notes that while Apple initially targeted a starting price of 1999 dollars, rising component and memory costs have reportedly pushed discussions toward a 2199 dollar base price, with higher capacity versions potentially climbing close to 3000 dollars.