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

Apple is planning to separate the launch of the iPhone 18, anticipated in 2026, by about half a 12 months, 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 inexpensive iPhone 18, together with a brand new model of the iPhone 16e, to spring 2027, the report mentioned. A new foldable ‌iPhone‌ may be launched in fall 2026, the report mentioned.

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a slimmer model of the smartphone, ‌rumored to be named “iPhone‌ 17 Air” this 12 months, per Bloomberg. The corporate is anticipated to launch a successor to that mannequin in 2026 as nicely, The Info reported.

The Info additionally famous that Apple would check making the cheaper iPhone 18 fashions in India to cut back its reliance on China for manufacturing, as Trump’s tariffs affect its margins.