Foldable iPhone & iPhone 18 To Be Delayed
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Apple is reconsidering its iPhone launch strategy. According to Barclays analyst Tim Long, citing supply chain data, the company may abandon its usual schedule of releasing all models in the fall.
Smartphones are a crucial part of Apple’s business, and any change is always a risk. But that won’t be the end of it, if unofficial reports are accurate: this fall, the company will unveil two or three smartphones: the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the iPhone Fold, which may arrive later. The first foldable iPhone is somewhat of a risk due to its new form factor, and its announcement, according to another insider, is not expected until December.
In the spring of 2027, Apple will unveil three more smartphones: the iPhone 18e, iPhone 18, and iPhone Air 2. And in the fall of 2027, along with other models, an iPhone 20 will be released, featuring a bezel-less display. Finally, there are rumors that Apple is currently testing a compact, foldable iPhone in the “Flip” format, closer to a classic clamshell. This device is expected to hit the market in no less than two years.
If the data is confirmed, the company will, for the first time in a long time, move to a phased iPhone launch, dividing the line into premium and mass-market models.
