Overview
- Multiple recent reports say Apple is moving to a staggered iPhone cadence, holding the regular iPhone 18 until spring 2027 while prioritizing iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in fall 2026.
- Several outlets also report that Apple’s first foldable iPhone is planned for 2026, with analyst estimates suggesting a price above $2,000.
- A Taiwanese cost report cited by India Today warns TSMC’s 2nm transition for A20 and A20 Pro could sharply raise per‑chip prices, potentially pressuring retail pricing for Pro models.
- Coverage frames the staggered schedule as a way to reduce internal product overlap, ease manufacturing bottlenecks for advanced components, and spread revenue across quarters.
- Apple has not confirmed the hardware timeline, but it previously confirmed to Tom’s Guide that a more conversational Siri tied to Apple Intelligence will arrive in 2026.