Apple is rumored to be planning an “iPhone Ultra” release and this time, the evidence is stronger than before. In the latest version of iOS 18, new code adds the identifier, “iPhone17,1” which does not correspond to any present-day iPhone. Many experts feel this new model could be the upcoming iPhone Ultra.
Apple refers to its devices by internal names. In that case, the iPhone 15 Pro is called “iPhone16,1” and the iPhone 15 Pro Max is called “iPhone16,2”. Based on this jump, it’s clear that the iPhone 17 is either a significant upgrade or an all-new design.
There have been rumors about an iPhone Ultra since last year. For a while, it was expected that Apple would include this in the iPhone 15 models, but this never happened. The new phone model hint came out just before the expected announcement of iOS 18, which happened at WWDC.
If this happens, the iPhone Ultra might have better camera specs, be made of titanium, and have a bigger screen. It would occupy a top place in Apple’s lineup, with all its best features available to buyers. At this point, Apple hasn’t state anyway but the new iOS 18 data suggests that the iPhone Ultra may be arriving soon.