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Apple Reportedly Skipping Standard iPhone 18 Launch for Pro Models
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THE BRIEF
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Apple is expected to skip the launch of the standard iPhone 18 model this September, focusing instead on the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Ultra.
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The standard iPhone 18 model is now projected to launch in the first quarter of 2027, alongside the iPhone 18e and the second-generation iPhone Air.
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The shift in the shipment schedule was indirectly confirmed by Apple supplier Pegatron during its earnings call for the second quarter of 2026.