The iPhone 17 series hasn’t even been released yet, but initial rumors regarding the iPhone 18 have begun to surface. A report from Korea indicates that Apple plans to significantly alter its marketing approach for the iPhone starting next autumn. The regular iPhone 18 variant will not be included in the iPhone 18 lineup for next fall, as Apple intends to shift it to spring 2027. Under this plan, the iPhone 18 Air would emerge as Apple’s most affordable iPhone option for 2026. The fall 2026 collection is expected to also feature the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the inaugural foldable iPhone, temporarily referred to as the iPhone 18 Fold.
iPhone users who keep track of all the Apple speculation might not be taken aback to learn that Apple aims to launch the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e together in spring 2027, as reported by the Korean media outlet ETNews. A few months back, The Information along with renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo presented similar insights: The standard iPhone 18 will pair with the iPhone 18e for a spring 2027 release, making room for the first-generation foldable device in the fall 2026 assortment. Apple plans to maintain this release timeline for at least a year.
If these claims are correct, consumers seeking the most budget-friendly iPhones would need to wait for the spring launch events, starting with the iPhone 18 series. High-end iPhones, such as the Air, Pro, Pro Max, and Fold categories, are set to debut in the fall.
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