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As insiders have learned, Apple has finally decided to postpone the launch of the base model iPhone 18 to the spring of 2027. Users held onto hope until the last moment that it would happen in the fall of 2026.
Key takeaways:
- The iPhone 18 is intended to be closer to the mid-range iPhone 18e.
- This will allow the company to reduce production costs.
We’ll have to wait a long time for the iPhone 18
According to anonymous sources, this company decision aims to extend the lifecycle of the iPhone 17.
Another less obvious goal is to cut costs and improve Apple’s competitive position against Android manufacturers.
The latter, by the way, are forced to increase prices for their devices due to memory shortages.
Another insider told journalists that the company wants to “worsen” the characteristics of the iPhone 18. This way, it will become closer to the mid-range iPhone 18e, which will also appear in the spring of 2027.
Additionally, it is claimed that the company is increasingly focusing on new device categories, including a future foldable iPhone, which could take a key place in the autumn presentation.
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If media insiders have obtained accurate information, the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Ultra will hit the market in the fall of 2026, while the basic iPhone 18, iPhone 2 Air, and iPhone 17e will be presented only in the spring of 2027.