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APPLE'S FOLDING IPHONE SUDDENLY DOESN'T SOUND SO 'ULTRA'

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Rumors suggest Apple's upcoming folding iPhone — possibly branded as the “iPhone Ultra” rather than “iPhone Fold” — may drop Face ID in favor of Touch ID to achieve a thinner design. According to reports, the device could be too slim to fit Apple's current Face ID hardware, so fingerprint authentication may return via the power button, similar to the iPad Air. While some may see this as a downgrade for a premium device expected to cost around $2,000, the tradeoff could allow Apple to create a more compact foldable phone with a large display that remains small and portable when closed.