https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-skips-the-base-iphone-18-at-its-fall-launch-eventContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-skips-the-base-iphone-18-at-its-fall-launch-eventhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-skips-the-base-iphone-18-at-its-fall-launch-event#u64560Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:05:48 +0000Apple debuted the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its September 9 event, but skipped the standard iPhone 18 baseline model. The Pro models feature a more powerful chip and variable camera aperture, with prices increasing by $100. New hardware also includes the Apple Watch 12 and a foldable iPhone Ultra. The iPhone 18 Pro models are available for pre-order starting September 12 and will launch in stores on September 18. The event marked the first keynote led by new CEO John Ternus.Why it mattersThe absence of a standard model disrupts Apple's typical annual release cycle for the bas