Apple plans to split iPhone 18 launch into two phases in 2026

Apple is planning to separate the launch of its iPhone 18 vary, anticipated in 2026, by about half a yr, The Info reported, citing provide chain sources.

The corporate is planning to launch the Professional variations of the iPhone 18 in fall 2026, and push the discharge of the cheaper iPhone 18, together with a brand new model of the iPhone 16e, to spring 2027, the report mentioned. A brand new foldable ‌iPhone‌ may additionally be launched in fall 2026, the report mentioned.

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a slimmer model of the smartphone, ‌rumoured to be named “iPhone‌ 17 Air” this yr, per Bloomberg. The corporate is anticipated to launch a successor to that mannequin in 2026 as effectively, The Info reported.

The Info famous that Apple would additionally take a look at making the cheaper iPhone 18 fashions in India to scale back its reliance on China for manufacturing, as Trump’s tariffs influence its margins.