Rumours suggest Apple may delay the standard iPhone 18 and a possible iPhone Air 2 until spring 2027, while the iPhone 18E could launch around the same time.
01Summary
- 01Apple has already announced the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and Duo, leaving the standard iPhone 18 still to come.
- 02The iPhone Duo is set for preorder on 16 October, with in-store availability from 23 October.
- 03The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max were released on 18 September, though delivery waits of about three weeks are possible.
- 04Counterpoint Research’s David Naranjo said the base iPhone 18 announcements are expected to be pushed into spring 2027.
- 05The iPhone 17E launched in March 2025 at $599 and is now priced at $699, and the iPhone 18E could follow a similar spring timetable.
02Why it matters
If the rumours are correct, people wanting a non-Pro iPhone may have to wait much longer than usual. Buyers could be pushed towards Apple’s pricier models or the budget E series instead.
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