iPhone Ultra 2 Gets Green Light, Air 3 Delayed: Leaker
▼ Summary
– A leaker claims Apple has confirmed a second-generation iPhone Ultra, though no new features are specified and the display is expected to remain unchanged.
– Apple has not yet decided whether to produce a third-generation iPhone Air, waiting to see sales of the iPhone Air 2.
– The first-gen iPhone Ultra is now expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September, following earlier delay rumors.
– The leaker’s claims may not guarantee actual product releases, as Apple can cancel projects if predecessor models perform poorly.
– Apple may be more confident in the Ultra 2 due to potential cost reductions, even if the first-gen Ultra is unpopular.
The first-generation iPhone Ultra hasn’t even hit store shelves yet, but a well-known leaker claims Apple has already given the green light to a second-generation model. Meanwhile, the fate of the iPhone Air 3 remains uncertain, with the company reportedly holding off on a final decision.
For months, speculation swirled about whether the original iPhone Ultra would face delays, possibly slipping into December or even early next year. Those concerns have since faded. All recent indicators point to a September launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro.
Now, leaker Digital Chat Station asserts that Apple has officially approved the iPhone Ultra 2 for development. While no specifics on new features were shared, the source suggests the display will remain unchanged from the first model. As the leaker put it, the “second generation wide folding project has been confirmed, with a high probability of reusing this year’s screen.”
The picture is murkier for the iPhone Air 3. According to the same post, Apple hasn’t decided whether to proceed with a third-generation Air. The upcoming iPhone Air 2 is expected to add a second camera in the form of an ultrawide lens. DCS indicates that Apple wants to gauge sales performance on that model before committing to a successor.
From 9to5Mac’s perspective, these claims should be taken with a grain of salt, even if they prove accurate. Apple’s product roadmaps stretch years into the future, so it’s hardly surprising that work on an iPhone Ultra 2 is already underway. That doesn’t guarantee the device will ever launch. If the original Ultra underperforms, the project could be scrapped without fanfare.
Similarly, it’s almost certain that engineers are already tinkering with an iPhone Air 3 prototype, even if the company hasn’t signed off on production. One possible explanation for the differing levels of commitment: Apple may see a path to meaningfully reduce the price of an Ultra 2. If that’s the case, the company could feel confident moving forward regardless of how the first-gen model sells.
(Source: 9to5Mac)
