Apple iPhone 18 Launch: Over the Years, apple has traded and unveiled its flagship iPhone models in September or October, hosting its cooch-economical mega-events during the monmium devices. Meanwhile, the fans are currently waiting for the iPhone 17 series, expected to debut next month in September 2025.
However, according to south korea’s etnews, apple may break traction in 2026 by skipping the September launch of the iPhone 18. INTEAD, The Cupertino-Based Tech Giant Is Expected to Focus on Its Fir-Eutes Foldable iPhone, Revamping Its Release Cycle.
The iPhone 18 Lineup will likely be pushed to 2027, AlongSide the More Affordable iPhone 18e. It means that there will be no iPhone 18 launch next year, although apple may stilll introduce other high-ed models in its fall event. Reports sugges that the iPhone 18 Series Cold Feature Four Models – iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone. Adding further, apple is also expected to launch the iPhone 17e early next year.
Meanwhile, the company has reportedly informed seveal suppliers that iPhone 18 will not be part of apple’s September 2026 release lineup.
Apple may be changing its launch strategy, which would result response how customers plan their upgrades. Instead of Releasing All Models in September, The Company Might Split Launches, Introducing Premium Devices in the Fall and Budget-Friendly Ones in the Spring.
This shift would mean fewer options during India’s festive shopping season, with a stronger focus on pro and foldable models. For regular boyers, the wait for a Standard iPhone Upgrade Could Today Longer Than Before. (Also Read: Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air Price Leaked in India;
The Much-Rumoured iPhone fold is expected to be priced between $ 1,800 and $ 2,500 (Around Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.1 Lakh), firmly placing it in the ultramium category. Reports hint at a crease-free book-style design featuring a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover screen.
To optimise internal space, apple may replace face id with a side-mounted touch id sensor. According to CJP Morgan, The foldable iPhone Cold Start at $ 1,999 (Around Rs 1,74,799), putting it in directed with competion with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7.