Apple may delay iPhone 18 base models to 2027 — Here’s why

Even as Apple continues to dominate the rumour mill with speculation around the iPhone 17 series, early leaks surrounding the iPhone 18 have begun making waves — and they hint at some major changes. A fresh report suggests that Apple could not only introduce its first-ever foldable iPhone next year, but also stagger the launch of the iPhone 18 lineup in an unprecedented move.

As per details shared byThe Information, Apple is reportedly eyeing a September 2026 launch for the iPhone 18 Pro models, alongside a new iPhone 18 Air and the long-rumoured foldable iPhone. In a notable shift from tradition, the standard iPhone 18 and a new ‘iPhone 18e’ variant might only be unveiled months later, during a Spring 2027 event — likely around March or April.