iPhone 18 Not Expected Next Year — Here's Why
Apple is planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle next year, according to multiple sources, including supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Kuo and others expect a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series.
The following new iPhone models are expected to be released in September 2026:
- iPhone 18 Pro
- iPhone 18 Pro Max
- iPhone Fold
It is not entirely clear if there will be a second-generation iPhone Air, but if there is, that device would presumably also be released in September 2026.
The following models are expected to follow around March 2027:
All in all, this means the standard iPhone 18 model would not be launching next year.
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