Apple Postpones Base iPhone 18 Release to Next Spring

Apple Postpones Base iPhone 18 Release to Next Spring

2026-07-29 companies

Cupertino, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
By delaying the cheaper iPhone 18 until spring 2027, Apple is strategically forcing autumn shoppers to buy more expensive, AI-ready Pro models to boost its profit margins.

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