Apple’s iPhone 17 sequence, anticipated to reach in September because the successors to the iPhone 16 lineup, and particulars of subsequent yr’s purported iPhone 18 lineup has already leaked on-line. The iPhone 18 sequence of smartphones have been tipped to debut with extra RAM and superior chips. Now, a brand new report means that the Cupertino tech large may change up its plans for the discharge of its upcoming iPhone fashions, beginning in 2026. Just a few handsets within the iPhone 18 lineup could launch as common round September 2026, whereas others could get pushed to the next yr.

iPhone 18 Lineup Launch Technique

The Data reports that Apple is contemplating a staggered launch for the iPhone 18 sequence of smartphones. Citing unnamed sources, the publication claims that the corporate is predicted to launch the premium iPhone 18 fashions, together with the iPhone 18 Professional, iPhone 18 Professional Max and iPhone 18 Air variants in fall 2026.

Apple usually introduces new iPhone fashions across the similar time over the previous few years. From 2026, nonetheless, the corporate could not unveil all of the handsets within the sequence in a single go. The usual iPhone 18 mannequin and an iPhone 18e variant are anticipated to reach in markets by spring 2027 (round March or April 2027).

The bottom iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will reportedly endure manufacturing trials in India. That is stated to be attributable to Apple’s efforts to minimize its manufacturing dependency on .

This shift in technique might be attributed to numerous causes. As per the report, Apple is predicted to introduce a foldable smartphone, alongside the Professional and Air variations, in 2026. The staggered launch plans could assist enhance the gross sales of the upcoming iPhones as effectively. It should possible assist the corporate higher allocate assets, as the variety of manufacturing employees Apple would want at one time will lower.

Earlier leaks suggested that Apple could use 2nm TSMC chipsets within the iPhone 18 telephones. All handsets within the lineup are expected to reach with 12GB of RAM. The iPhone 18 Professional and iPhone 18 Professional Max may additionally include a hole-punch style camera cutout as an alternative of the Dynamic Island, as Apple reportedly prepares to launch an iPhone with an all-screen show.