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Apple shifts iPhone launch strategy, with Pro models and foldable debuting in Fall 2026

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Apple is reportedly shifting its iPhone launch strategy, with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max expected to debut in September 2026, potentially without the standard iPhone 18. The regular iPhone 18 and a more affordable 'e' model are rumored for a spring 2027 release, possibly alongside Apple's first foldable device, the iPhone Ultra. This staggered release aims to manage product volume and potentially mitigate component cost impacts, as indicated by Tim Cook's recent comments on memory pricing. AI

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Apple shifts iPhone launch strategy, with Pro models and foldable debuting in Fall 2026

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COVERAGE [3]

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

    iPhone 18 And iPhone 18 Pro: Apple’s Launch Schedule Emerges With New Strategy

    The next iPhones are going to appear in a split schedule, it seems, and a new report adds weight to the theory.

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

    iPhone 18 Pro: Apple’s Launch Schedule Emerges With New Strategy

    The next iPhones are going to appear in a split schedule, it seems, and a new report adds weight to the theory.

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

    iPhone 18 Pro: Apple’s Launch Schedule Comes Into Focus With New Strategy

    The next iPhones are going to appear in a split schedule, it seems, and a new report adds weight to the theory.

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