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Anticipation is rising for the iPhone Ultra, especially as we near the rumored September 9th event, where we’ll finally get an official look at the upcoming foldable. However, it appears that early testers are sharing what they like about it ahead of the reveal.Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter is full of praiseworthy tidbits from people who’ve reportedly used the iPhone Ultra. I’m not terribly surprised by this — let’s face it, a new form factor is always intriguing. However, I’m going to be more critical of this device than anything else the company has released, mainly because Apple is late to the game while rival Samsung has been leading and innovating for years.Here is what these early users are reporting — and my take on their impressions.Fits in the pocket
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)It comes as no surprise that early testers love how easily the iPhone Ultra slides into a pocket. Having spent several weeks with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, I completely get the appeal — even if Samsung beat Apple to the punch here.The iPhone Ultra seems to follow the same playbook, favoring a passport-style aspect ratio over the tall, narrow silhouette typical of most notebook foldables. Thanks to a rumored 5.4- or 5.5-inch cover screen, its squatter, wider frame would feel much more natural to carry every day. And don't get me started on how much easier it is to use one-handed.Feel and durability of the hinge
