A Chinese Apple leaker said that reports claiming the iPhone Ultra launch would be delayed are false and the device remains on schedule.
The statement addresses growing speculation regarding whether Apple can deliver its first foldable phone within its traditional autumn release window. Any delay would signal a significant shift in Apple's hardware strategy and potentially impact its competitive standing in the foldable market.
Fixed Focus Digital posted the update on Weibo on June 16 [2]. The leaker said that recent claims of an iPhone Ultra delay are inaccurate [3]. According to the post, suggestions that the release has been pushed to next year are "far-fetched" [2].
The leaker said the launch remains on track for September [1] alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup [3]. This contradicts recent reports from outlets such as Forbes and MSN that suggested the device might face a postponement [4, 5].
Apple has not officially commented on the iPhone Ultra or its release date. However, the device is expected to debut in September 2026 [1]. The foldable design represents a departure from the company's standard slab-style smartphones, a move that has generated significant industry interest.
Fixed Focus Digital is known for providing insights into Apple's supply chain in China. The leaker said the rumors of a delay were incorrect and that the production timeline has not shifted [2, 3].
“"Delay rumors are 'false' and suggestions that the device's release has been pushed to next year are 'far-fetched'."”
The conflicting reports highlight the volatility of supply chain leaks preceding a major hardware pivot. If the September 2026 timeline holds, it suggests Apple has solved the engineering hurdles associated with foldable screens and hinges. Conversely, the persistence of delay rumors indicates potential friction in the manufacturing process that could still jeopardize a synchronized launch with the iPhone 18 Pro.
