Apple plans to split iPhone 18 launch into two phases in 2026

Apple is planning to divide the introduction of its iPhone 18 ranges, it is expected in 2026 in about half a year, Information Report, quotes the supply chain sources.

According to the report, the company is planning to publish the pro -versions of the iPhone 5 in the autumn of 2026, and the publishing of the less expensive iPhone 18 with a new version of the iPhone 16E will be pushed in the spring of 2027. Ay New foldable iphone The autumn of 2026 could also be published in the autumn, the report said.

Apple is planning to launch a thin version of the smartphone, to be named “IPhone ‌ 17 Air“This year, to Bloomberg. The company is expected to launch the successor of that model in 2026, the information said.

The data has noted that Apple will also test the creation of cheap iPhone 18 models in India to reduce reliance on China to produce as Trump’s tariff Affect the margin of itsThe