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Apple iPhone 18 Pro release date predicted for September 18, driven by iOS 27 beta schedule

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Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9, 2026, with the devices going on sale September 18. This timeline is suggested by the timely release of the second developer beta for iOS 27, the operating system that will power the new phones. The company may also introduce a folding iPhone, potentially named iPhone Ultra, alongside new Apple Watch models during the same September keynote event. AI

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro release date predicted for September 18, driven by iOS 27 beta schedule

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Phelan, Senior Contributor ·

    Apple iPhone 18 Pro And iPhone 18 Pro Max Release Date: iOS 27 Signals September Schedule

    The just-released second developer beta of the next iPhone software helps confirm what is likely to happen and when for the next iPhones’ release date.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Phelan, Senior Contributor ·

    Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Schedule: Why iOS 27 Signals September Date

    The just-released second developer beta of the next iPhone software helps confirm what is likely to happen and when for the next iPhones’ release date.

  3. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Phelan, Senior Contributor ·

    Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Why iOS 27 Anchors September Schedule

    The just-released second developer beta of the next iPhone software helps confirm what is likely to happen and when for the next iPhones’ release date.

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