Overview

• South Korea’s ETNews, cited by multiple outlets, reports Apple will reserve fall 2026 for premium models including a foldable and move the regular iPhone 18 to early 2027 alongside an iPhone 18e.
• ETNews also says suppliers have been told the standard model will not be part of the September 2026 release.
• Separately, supply‑chain tipster Digital Chat Station details an iPhone 17e for spring 2026 with an A19 chip, a 6.1‑inch 60Hz OLED, Dynamic Island, a 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front camera with Face ID.
• Under the reported two‑phase cadence, entry‑level and standard models would ship in the first half of the year, while iPhone 18 Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and a foldable would headline the second half.
• The iPhone 17 lineup is still expected to debut in early September 2025 with four models, according to multiple reports, and Apple has not confirmed any of these changes.