Are These Apple’s Next Products?

On a recent episode of Waveform, the hosts covered a dense week of leaks and announcements, with Apple’s future product roadmap dominating the conversation. From a new CEO taking the stage for the foldable iPhone reveal to a list of six experimental product categories, the episode balanced concrete reporting with speculation. Other major developments included Samsung’s leaked smart glasses specs, OpenAI’s rumored smartphone ambitions, and a wave of AI-powered photo editing tools coming to both Apple and Google.

Apple’s September Event and the “iPhone Ultra”

The hosts opened with an update on Apple’s leadership transition. John Ternus, who will officially become CEO in September, is now expected to headline the iPhone event rather than WWDC. According to Mark Gurman, Ternus led the team that designed the foldable iPhone, making him the natural choice to introduce it. The device itself is reportedly being called the “iPhone Ultra,” a naming choice the hosts debated. On one hand, “Ultra” on the Apple Watch means rugged and durable. On the other, in the broader smartphone market, it signals maximum specs and features. The hosts guessed the price would land somewhere between $1,999 and $2,499, noting that competing foldables like the Oppo Find N6 already retail for around $2,300. The conversation also touched on whether Apple would save the foldable for a “one more thing” mome