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Apple Reportedly Splits 2026 iPhone Launch, Delays Standard iPhone 18 to 2027

Multiple reports describe Apple prioritizing Pro models plus a first foldable in fall 2026 as it reshapes its release cadence.

Overview

  • Several outlets report that iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, alongside a foldable iPhone, are targeted for fall 2026, with the regular iPhone 18 and a lower‑cost 18e moving to spring 2027.
  • The staggered plan is presented as a way to reduce internal model overlap, ease production pressures, and spread revenue more evenly through the year.
  • Bloomberg-cited reporting points to OLED, touch‑enabled displays on higher‑end MacBook Pro variants, while the Mac Pro is said to be on the back burner.
  • Rumors indicate Apple is preparing a lower‑cost MacBook using an iPhone‑class chip, with pricing often pegged around $599 to $699.
  • Spring 2026 expectations include iOS 26.4 with a revamped Siri/Apple Intelligence, and separate reports point to AI glasses in development with a possible unveil late in the year.