There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year

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1. 49m ago

   Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Duo; standard model absent

   Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone Duo at its Surprise and Shine event on September 9. The company did not introduce a base model iPhone 18, which sources suggest may arrive next year. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and launches on September 18. Other announcements included the Apple Watch Series 12 and a fourth-generation Apple Watch Ultra. The absence of a standard baseline model marks a departure from Apple's typical annual release cycle.

   Why it matters

   Apple usually releases both Pro and standard iPhone models every September. The decision to omit the base model this year creates a gap in the entry-level flagship market. This shift occurs alongside the introduction of the first foldable iPhone.

   What is confirmed

   • Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its Surprise and Shine event on September 9.
   • The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and launches on September 18.
   • Apple introduced a foldable device called the iPhone Duo.
   • No base model iPhone 18 was announced during the September 9 event.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The iPhone 18 Pro models feature a smaller Dynamic Island and an A20 Pro chip.
   • The iPhone 18 Pro models cost $200 to $300 more than iPhone 17 Pro models.
   • Apple potentially unveiled AirPods 5 at the event.
   • The baseline iPhone 18 will be released next year.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation of a release date for the standard iPhone 18
   • Apple's official technical specifications for the iPhone Duo foldable
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. www.macrumors.com — iPhone 18 Pro: Release Date and Pre-Orders
   2. www.macrumors.com — What NOT to Expect at Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event
   3. www.macrumors.com — Apple to Unveil iPhone 18 Pro Tomorrow With These 12 New Features
   4. www.theverge.com — Here’s how the new iPhone 18 Pro stacks up to the last-gen models
   5. www.cnet.com — Where’s the iPhone 18? Here’s Why Apple Didn’t Reveal a New Standard iPhone
   6. lifehacker.com — Where’s the iPhone 18?
   7. lifehacker.com — Apple Just Announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
   8. www.cnet.com — Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Are Official: $1,199, Fancy Cameras and More
   9. 9to5mac.com — No iPhone 18 announced today: Here’s why
   10. www.digit.in — Apple September 9 event: 4 products that may not launch today
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2. 2d ago

   Apple to unveil iPhone 18 Pro and other hardware on September 9

   Apple will host a product launch event on September 9 featuring the iPhone 18 Pro. While WIRED reports the standard iPhone 18 might be absent from the lineup, other sources expect the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The event marks the debut keynote for CEO John Ternus and is expected to include a foldable iPhone and Apple Watch updates. Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro are scheduled for September 12, with official sales beginning September 18 and the release of iOS 27.

   Why it matters

   This event represents a shift in leadership as John Ternus takes the stage as CEO. The potential omission of a base-model iPhone 18 would be a first for the company. This launch comes amid speculation regarding the introduction of an Ultra model and foldable technology.

   What is confirmed

   • Apple has a product launch event scheduled for September 9.
   • The September 9 event will feature the iPhone 18 Pro.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The event is titled Surprise and Shine.

   What to watch next

   • The official September 9 keynote presentation
   • Confirmation of the full iPhone 18 lineup
   • Official announcement of iOS 27 release dates
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. news.abplive.com — iPhone 18 Launch Set For September 9. But There Are More Key Dates For Apple You Should Know
   2. blockonomi.com — Apple (AAPL) September 9 Product Launch: Everything Expected from John Ternus’s Debut Keynote
   3. www.macworld.com — Intego ONE now protects your iPhone too – and there’s 50% off in September
   4. in.mashable.com — How to Watch Apple iPhone 18 Pro And iPhone Ultra Launch Event Live On September 9?
   5. www.wired.me — There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year
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3. 3d ago

   Apple holds September 9 launch event amid iPhone 18 uncertainty

   Apple has scheduled a product launch event for September 9, though reports conflict on whether the iPhone 18 will be part of the release. Some sources anticipate the iPhone 18 and its Pro models, while WIRED suggests the device may not be released this year. Other reports indicate Apple plans its largest-ever slate of new products to begin the Ternus era. The discrepancy leaves it unclear if the upcoming event will focus on the iPhone 18 or a different set of hardware updates.

   Why it matters

   Apple typically releases new iPhone models annually in September. A shift in the release cycle or a change in product naming would mark a departure from the company's established hardware cadence.

   What is confirmed

   • Apple has a launch event scheduled for September 9.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Apple will launch its biggest-ever slate of new products to start the Ternus era.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of the iPhone 18 model name and specifications.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. Bloomberg.com — Apple to Kick Off Ternus Era With Its Biggest-Ever Slate of New Products
   2. The Verge — What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event
   3. Fast Company — What to expect at Apple’s iPhone 18 launch event on Wednesday
   4. The Washington Post — The best time to buy an iPhone may be right this minute
   5. CNET — Apple Is Full of Surprises. Here's What CNET Readers Anticipate Ahead of Wednesday's Event
   6. Forbes — How Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Will Change Smartphones Forever
   7. WIRED — There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year
   8. www.cultofmac.com — iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max rumors: What we know about Apple’s next flagship models [Updated]
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