Apple fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Last week, a worrying report from Apple’s supply chain claimed that the highly anticipated iPhone Ultra would face a delay. While a leaker on Weibo quickly shot down that rumor, we now have a brand-new supply chain report that officially backs up the good news: the Ultra is still on track.
According to an unnamed insider working at an Apple supplier, the iPhone Ultra will be unveiled this September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This matches the countless rumors we have heard so far. To make things better, a second supply chain source confirmed they have received absolutely no warnings or indications of a production delay.
So, what does all of this contradictory supply chain news actually mean? While the phone will almost certainly be revealed on stage in September, it might not hit store shelves immediately.
Industry analysts believe Apple will announce the iPhone Ultra during its usual September event but hold back the actual release date. This means the Ultra could launch a few weeks after the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max become available.
This strategy is nothing new for the tech giant. Apple has split its release dates before when dealing with complex new hardware components.
No matter how Apple decides to handle the shipping dates, the bottom line is clear: the iPhone Ultra is not cancelled or pushed back to next year. It remains firmly on track for a 2026 release, whether it lands in consumers’ hands in late September or slightly later in the fall.