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Apple may delay iPhone 18 launch to 2027, focus on Pro and foldable models
✍️ Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:32 AM
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The iPhone 17 has become the year’s top‑selling smartphone worldwide, while reports suggest Apple could push the standard iPhone 18 to 2027, prioritising its Pro line and a foldable version for the upcoming September event.
Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 has surged to become the best‑selling smartphone globally in 2026, according to market data.
Industry analysts cite sources indicating that Apple may postpone the launch of the regular iPhone 18, originally slated for September 2026, to the following year. The company is reportedly shifting its product roadmap to highlight high‑end Pro variants and a first‑generation foldable iPhone.
A new “iPhone Air” is also rumored to follow the standard model later, but the September event is expected to showcase the Pro and foldable devices, signaling a strategic pivot toward premium segments.
The delay could affect supply‑chain timelines and competitor positioning, but Apple has not confirmed any schedule changes.
Industry analysts cite sources indicating that Apple may postpone the launch of the regular iPhone 18, originally slated for September 2026, to the following year. The company is reportedly shifting its product roadmap to highlight high‑end Pro variants and a first‑generation foldable iPhone.
A new “iPhone Air” is also rumored to follow the standard model later, but the September event is expected to showcase the Pro and foldable devices, signaling a strategic pivot toward premium segments.
The delay could affect supply‑chain timelines and competitor positioning, but Apple has not confirmed any schedule changes.