Overview
- Multiple outlets cite leaks that Apple may unveil iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September 2026 alongside a first foldable, with the standard iPhone 18 deferred to spring 2027.
- India Today, citing Taiwan’s Money.udn, reports TSMC’s 2nm transition could raise A20 and A20 Pro chip costs to roughly $280 per unit, up sharply from prior generations.
- The reported wafer price jump to about $30,000 for 2nm fabrication is said to leave Apple weighing a price increase for the Pro models or lower margins.
- Recent pieces note earlier chatter about a spring 2026 launch for the base iPhone 18, but the latest leaks point to a delay, underscoring ongoing uncertainty.
- Rumored Pro changes include a punch‑hole selfie camera with under‑display Face ID, a single‑tone color treatment, and a variable‑aperture main lens, though Apple has not confirmed any details.