Apple typically unveils four new iPhone models every September, but the company is now planning a major shift from this routine. A report by Japan-based Nikkei Asia suggests that Apple may skip launching the standard iPhone 18 at its 2026 annual event. Instead, the base model could be delayed and released in the first half of 2027.
Rising chip prices and increasing profit are the reasons The move is reportedly driven by rising costs of memory chips and other components. To manage these higher expenses, Apple is said to be focusing more on higher-end models that offer better margins and stronger profits. This view has also been echoed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. They indicate that Apple may hold back the iPhone 18 in 2026 and push its launch to early 2027, possibly alongside a new iPhone 18e variant. Focus on the production of foldable iPhone A major reason behind Apple’s decision is its first foldable iPhone. Making a foldable phone requires very complex industrial technology and new materials. Apple wants to avoid any technical issues during mass production, which is why it wants to put all its efforts into foldable models and Pro models. Therefore, at this year’s September launch event, only iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone might be seen. Also read: Do astronauts age faster in space, then recover on Earth?
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iPhone Air 2 and 5 new models in the pipeline According to the report, Apple currently has 5 new models in the pipeline. These include iPhone Air 2, the standard iPhone 18, and three premium models (18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold). However, the situation regarding the shipment of the iPhone Air 2 is not yet clear. Experts believe that the iPhone Air 2 could be launched in 2027 with the iPhone 19 series, which might feature a second camera sensor on the back panel for the first time.
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