No iPhone 18 this year? Apple to launch these iPhones in 2 months, all you need to know
Apple may not launch a new iPhone 18 this year. But hold on. That doesn't mean that no new iPhones are coming this year. If
Apple may not launch a new iPhone 18 this year. But hold on. That doesn't mean that no new iPhones are coming this year. If the rumours are anything to go by, Apple could be changing the way it launches iPhones for the first time in years. So instead of unveiling the entire iPhone 18 line-up together, the company could launch only the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first-ever foldable iPhone this September. As for the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and the next iPhone Air the launch could be set for early 2027. Read Full Story So what exactly is Apple expected to launch in September? Well, the rumour mill has been working overtime. Between analyst reports, supply-chain leaks and tipsters, we've already got a pretty good idea of what's coming. Let's take a look. When is iPhone 18 Pro launching? Apple is highly anticipated to hold its annual iPhone launch event in the second week of September 2026, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggesting September 8 or September 9, with September 9 seen as the more likely date. If Apple sticks to its usual schedule, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup could go on sale from September 18, alongside the company's long-rumoured foldable iPhone. Why isn't Apple launching the iPhone 18? Now, you might be wondering why Apple would reserve its September event only for the Pro models and premium devices. Well, according to reports, the company wants to keep the spotlight firmly on its biggest launches of the year: the highly anticipated foldable iPhone, rumoured to be called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, and the flagship iPhone 18 Pro series. By splitting the launch schedule, Apple is likely aiming to give full attention to its most expensive, high-margin devices during the crucial holiday shopping season.
Without the standard models sharing the stage, the company can focus entirely on showcasing its premium hardware and latest innovations. Meanwhile, the regular iPhone 18, the more affordable iPhone 18e and the next iPhone Air are reportedly being pushed to a separate launch in spring 2027, giving those devices their own moment in the spotlight instead of competing for attention with Apple's flagship lineup. What to expect from the iPhone 18 Pro? Now, coming to the iPhone 18 Pro series. While Apple is expected to stick to a familiar design, this year's Pro models could bring meaningful improvements across design, performance, battery life, cameras and AI. Design: Starting with the design, don't expect a complete makeover. Most reports suggest Apple will retain the flat-edged frame and triple-camera layout seen on recent Pro models. Instead, the company is expected to refine the look with a more seamless rear panel that reduces the current two-tone finish. The camera module could also become slightly larger, while the phones themselves may be a little thicker and heavier to accommodate bigger batteries and a new vapour chamber cooling system. As for colours, Apple is tipped to introduce a new Dark Cherry finish alongside Light Blue, Silver and Dark Grey. Display: The displays are expected to remain the same size, with a 6.3-inch panel on the iPhone 18 Pro and a 6.9-inch screen on the Pro Max. The bigger change could come from a smaller Dynamic Island, with some Face ID components reportedly moving under the display. Apple is also expected to use more efficient LTPO+ OLED panels, which should help improve battery life. Chipset: Under the hood, the iPhone 18 Pro series is widely expected to be powered by Apple's new A20 Pro chip, built on TSMC's advanced 2nm process.
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