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The Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks, ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks, ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch | Back and side views are shown

For a time, it was unclear whether the flip or fold form factor was the future of folding smartphones, but for now at least, it seems clear that the book-style fold is the winner.

It’s what we saw from Samsung’s 8th-generation folding phone, it’s what we’re expecting from the iPhone Ultra, and leaked images of Xiaomi’s 18 Fold also follow the trend …

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Google Translate thinks Apple’s iPhone Ultra event tagline in China includes a hidden ‘foldable’ teaser

Apple officially announced the date for its big September event with the tagline “Surprise and shine,” a play on the phrase rise and shine. This is for the event where Apple is expected to reveal its first foldable iPhone.

Meanwhile, in China, the localized tagline includes a hidden “foldable” Easter egg of sorts, at least according to Google Translate.

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Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: ‘Surprise and shine’

Apple has officially announced its next product event, where it will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and its first foldable iPhone. The event will take place on September 9 at 10 am, PT. The tagline reads “Surprise and shine,” and the invitation features a glowing Apple logo with a sun shining through.

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25% of US adults are interested in the iPhone Ultra – but won’t pay for it

25% of US adults are interested in the iPhone Ultra – but won't pay for it | Mockup of the iPhone Ultra shown, with front and rear views

Sometimes a headline is the complete inverse of the real news in the story, and that’s the case with a new survey measuring interest in the upcoming iPhone Ultra. The headline says 75% of US adults aren’t interested in a folding iPhone, while the real surprise is that as many as 25% are.

Apple shouldn’t get too excited by the results, however, as willingness to pay was way, way less than the price we’re expecting the company to announce …

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Will the iPhone Ultra avoid the issue that can still kill Samsung foldables?

Will the iPhone Ultra (mockup shown against an orange background) avoid the issue that can still kill Samsung foldables | iPhone Ultra IP rating

The very first Samsung Galaxy Fold launched back in 2019 proved so vulnerable to screen damage by dust and dirt ingress that the company cancelled all pre-orders for the device. Eight generations later, we’re today learning that the issue still hasn’t been fixed.

Ensuring that the iPhone Ultra did not share this vulnerability has reportedly been one of the reasons Apple waited so long before launching its own folding phone. We should know how well Apple has succeeded within minutes of next month’s launch …

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Apple prepares for iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra launch by expanding its reach

Apple is gearing up for a more focused and potentially much more expensive iPhone launch this fall. 

For starters, the cheaper base iPhone 18 is being saved for spring. That leaves the more expensive Pro models and Apple’s first foldable iPhone Ultra to carry September, with higher-than-usual starting prices expected.

Here’s how Apple is already preparing to make the sticker shock more palatable for new customers and upgraders.

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