Overview
- Multiple outlets now report a likely Apple event around September 9 that will focus on iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the company’s first foldable, though Apple has not confirmed the date or specs.
- Leaks say the Pro phones will use an A20 Pro chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process with likely 12GB of RAM, and a new C2 modem aimed at better power efficiency and cellular performance.
- Reports claim the Pro Max will get a larger battery and an exclusive variable‑aperture main camera, while both Pro models are expected to use 48MP sensors and a smaller Dynamic Island; these hardware details remain unverified.
- Early hands‑on and Bloomberg sourcing indicate the foldable may offer a large internal display and strong hinge but omit a dedicated telephoto lens and replace Face ID with side‑button Touch ID, with a starting price reported above $2,000.
- Supply‑chain sources cited rising memory and component costs as drivers of higher launch prices, and several reports say Apple could delay the standard iPhone 18 until 2027, a strategic shift that would limit lower‑cost options for buyers.