Rumours suggest the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 may be delayed until spring 2027, marking a shift to a biannual launch cadence for Apple.
01Summary
- 01The iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable, went on preorder on 16 October and is backordered until 25 January.
- 02The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max were released on 18 September; some models face backorder delays of about three weeks.
- 03Counterpoint Research's David Naranjo expects base iPhone 18 announcements to be pushed into spring 2027.
- 04The iPhone 17E was announced in March 2025; the iPhone 18E could arrive in early to mid-March 2027.
- 05Apple's staggered release may prioritise premium models, encouraging some customers to buy higher-end iPhones instead.
02Why it matters
This matters because you may need to wait longer than usual for a standard or budget iPhone, and Apple's shift to a spring release could affect your upgrade timing.
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