iPhone 18 Reportedly Won't Launch Until 2027 Because of Foldable iPhone

Apple Could Boost Foldable Smartphones Into Mainstream

It may not seem like it, but foldable smartphones have been with us for seven years already, but are only now beginning to acquire potentially mainstream status.Strong rumours suggest that Apple is planning to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026, entering a market dominated by Samsung and Huawei who control 65% of it between them.Although currently only 2% of global smartphone sales are foldable devices, they are gaining in popularity as sl…

iPhone 18 Reportedly Won't Launch Until 2027 Because of Foldable iPhone

The move will let Apple shine spotlights on both models and have two iPhone launch events every year.

Not Buying an iPhone 17? The Wait for an iPhone 18 May Be Longer Than Expected

The base model iPhone 18 might not make its debut until spring 2027, reportedly so Apple can showcase new foldables. Higher-end iPhone 18 models are still on tap for 2026, though.

Core iPhone 18 shifts to early 2027 launch as schedule rumors resurface

Claims of big changes to the iPhone release schedule have resurfaced with a new supply chain report saying iPhone 18 — but not the Pro models — will be bumped into early 2027.A selection of iPhone 17 prototypesApple has historically released its main iPhone upgrades in September, bringing out the standard models along with the Pro versions at the same time. A report claims that this won't be happening for the iPhone 18 range, as the releases wil…

Apple’s iPhone 18 launch will drop a surprising model, per report

According to a new report that corroborates previous claims, Apple seems set to drop a surprising model from its iPhone 18 launch lineup.

iPhone 18 could shake up how Apple launches iPhones — here’s how

Apple could be changing how it launches iPhones after the iPhone 17, with the iPhone 18 Pro, Air and foldable models coming in fall 2026, and the basic and e-series models coming the following spring.