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As insiders have learned, Apple intends to change the traditional iPhone release schedule. First of all, it is about dividing the launch of the iPhone 18 into two parts: in the fall of 2026 and in the spring of 2027.
Main theses:
- In 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold will be released.
- Apple will also expand its lineup by releasing the first foldable iPhone.
What is known about Apple's plans?
According to MacRumors, only three new generation models will hit the market in 2026:
iPhone 18 Pro,
iPhone 18 Pro Max,
the long-awaited “clamshell” iPhone Fold.
Anonymous sources claim that no radical design changes should be expected from the Pro models this year.
The base iPhone 18 is expected to be delayed until spring 2027, along with the iPhone Air 2 and the more affordable iPhone 18e. This decision was made both due to the great success of the base iPhone 17 and the desire not to overload consumers with a large number of new models.
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It is worth noting that as of today, the current iPhone lineup consists of 5 devices.
However, they don't have to wait that long, because users are waiting for the first ever foldable iPhone.
The range of models will become even wider, and so that buyers do not get lost among such diversity, the company wants to stagger the releases, insiders explain.
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