Apple reportedly planning staggered iPhone 18 releases: Pro models in fall, standard models in spring
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Ben Schwan
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Summary
Apple is reportedly shifting its iPhone release strategy, planning to launch only the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone Ultra in September 2025, while standard models (iPhone 18 and 18e) will follow in spring 2026. A second edition of the iPhone Air is also planned for early next year, according to supply chain hints.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThose hoping for a quick successor to the iPhone 17 will likely be disappointed this fall.
Apparently, Apple's plan is to present only the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max as well as the new foldable, alias iPhone Ultra in September.
In the spring, possibly in March, the standard iPhone 18 and a new entry-level model called 18e will follow.
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