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MacRumors notes Apple may have approved development of a second-generation folding iPhone

According to MacRumors, a source on Weibo suggests the iPhone Ultra 2 has entered the formal development stage and might share display tech with the initial model.

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The outlet reported that Apple's next foldable device project has moved forward, potentially featuring a 7.8-inch OLED screen similar to the upcoming first-generation version.

Why this matters

If these reports are accurate, it shows Apple is already committing to a multi-generational strategy for foldable smartphones before the first model even hits the market.

Confidence reason

Based on reporting from MacRumors citing a leaker with a high follower count and specific hardware details.

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    iPhone Ultra 2 Gets Green Light for Development, Says Leaker
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    "iPhone Ultra 2 Gets Green Light for Development, Says Leaker Thursday June 25, 2026 2:27 am PDT by Tim Hardwick Apple's second-generation foldable iPhone has officially been given "
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