Report: Apple to split iPhone unveil in two phases – fall and spring | Infinium-tech
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will split the iPhone 18 series into two groups — the Pros will arrive in fall 2026, while the vanilla will arrive in spring 2027. This way, Apple will reduce its reliance on making its fall event a big spectacle.
So next year, Apple will likely announce the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, the long-awaited iPhone Fold, and possibly new smartwatches and Macs in the fall.
Then, in spring 2027, Apple will announce the base model iPhone 18, a possible successor to the iPhone 16e (iPhone 18e), and a possible successor to the iPhone Air.
This two-pronged approach is inherently more flexible and will reduce Apple’s operational stress.
Regarding the iPhone Air, Apple is reportedly using the low-volume device as a hardware testing platform for the foldable iPhone, which is expected to have a similar construction.
Earlier reports suggest that the iPhone Air will not get a second camera lens as Apple believes there is not much demand for the ultrawide unit.
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