Apple is reportedly changing the launch cadence of its iPhone lineup next year, delaying the base iPhone 18 variant from the fall of 2026 to the spring of 2027, all in a bid to reduce the strain on suppliers during the fall season.

Mark Gurman: Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in the fall of 2026 alongside the iPhone Fold, with the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air 2 possibly launching in the spring of 2027

BREAKING: the 2026 iPhone lineup in September will consist of only 3 models: iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone.

Why? Balance revenue throughout the year and ease strain on suppliers in the Fall.

iPhone 18, 18e and maybe Air 2 in Spring 2027.

Source: @markgurman pic.twitter.com/ZfZmLmWLCV — Vadim Yuryev (@VadimYuryev) November 16, 2025

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