We practically already know the answer to the first question. Surprisingly, we still don't know the answer to the second. The first foldable iPhone, which is most often called iPhone Ultra, has Apple to be presented on Wednesday, September 9th together with iPhonem 18 Pro a iPhonem 18 Pro MaxBut when we actually buy it, it's only a few days before keynote still a much bigger mystery than we are used to with new iPhones.
Apple has already officially confirmed that this year's September keynote will take place on September 9. It will traditionally start at 10:00 California time, which is 19:00 our time. The company itself has of course not revealed in advance what it will present, but according to practically all reliable information, it will be the first foldable iPhone one of the main stars of the evening. Normally, the question would be "when will it be released?" iPhone Ultra"Almost solved." Apple will introduce a new one iPhone, will launch pre-orders a few days later and go on sale the following Friday. But Ultra not normal iPhone. Apple It's the first time the company is making a foldable phone. It has to mass-produce flexible displays, a completely new hinge, and an entire device whose design is unprecedented in the company's offerings. And production is said to be the reason why there is so much conflicting information about the release date this year.
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Release date September 9, sales may be more difficult
The most optimistic scenario is simple. Performance iPhone Ultra it will be September 9th, pre-orders will launch together or almost together with iPhones 18 Pro and the actual sale will start approximately a week later. For this generation, the likely date for the start of iPhone sales is 18 Pro is Friday, September 18th. By the way, there is a special situation with pre-orders this year. The traditional Friday date would be September 11th, which is why information is emerging that says it is Apple may move it to Saturday, September 12. The company has done so in the past when the date clashed with the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. For the iPhone Ultra but this schedule may not apply either.
Current information indicates that Apple is still making final adjustments to production and availability of the first units may be very limited. Therefore, several options are in play. Ultra may go on sale together with iPhones 18 Pro, may follow shortly after them, but a more significant gap cannot be completely ruled out. And the last possibility is before keynote the biggest unknown. In recent months, there have also been reports that complicated production could push the availability of the foldable iPhone to the end of the year in the worst case. Other sources are much more optimistic and claim that Apple wants to get the new product to customers at the same time as iPhone 18 Pro or shortly after.
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We will only know for sure on September 9th. However, this does not mean that Apple should have postponed the Ultra presentation itself. On the contrary. At the moment, everything is pointing to the fact that the phone on keynote We will see. The question mark hangs above all over how many pieces will be Apple able to produce and which countries it will ship them to first. This is perhaps even more important for Czech customers than the actual launch date.
For iPhones 18 Pro we can fairly safely expect regular availability in major markets. Ultra but it is the first generation of an expensive and complicated device to manufacture. If initial supplies are indeed limited, Apple may divide its sales into several waves and the Czech Republic may not automatically be among the first countries. After all, even the high price will probably not prevent the first units from being sold out quickly. The amount is expected to exceed $2000 and some estimates are even higher. Nevertheless, it will be the first foldable iPhone in history and interest of technology enthusiasts and the most loyal customers Appwill be minialmost huge at the beginning.
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So if you want iPhone Ultra buy right after launch, this year I would be prepared for a slightly different scenario than with a regular iPhone. NestIt is only necessary to note the date of the start of pre-orders. It will also be important to find out whether the Czech Republic will be part of the first wave of sales and what delivery dates Apple will offer immediately after the orders are launched. So what do we know now? Apple will organize his/her keynote on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 19:00 p.m. local time, and it is expected that the first foldable iPhone will be unveiled at that event. If everything goes according to the traditional schedule, pre-orders could follow on September 12 and sales could begin around September 18. For the iPhone Ultra However, these dates cannot be considered certain yet and its availability may come later than for iPhones. 18 Pro. The good news is that we no longer have to wait long for an answer. In a few days Apple will show not only how his first folding iPhone really looks like and what is his name, but he shouldoneThe company will also announce the price, availability and launch date. And the last piece of information will perhaps be more closely watched this year than ever before.
