iPhone 18 rumors: Release date, leaks, more
Rumors regarding the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup suggest a potential foldable model and a new 'Air' variant. The report also notes expected price increases due to global RAM shortages and a leadership transition at Apple.
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Highlights significant shifts in consumer electronics pricing and product strategy for the world's largest smartphone manufacturer.
Apple's flagship smartphone hasn't taken a year off from its updates since 2007, and barring a massive surprise, 2026 won't be different - but there will be a twist.The Cupertino-based tech giant is widely expected to launch a new lineup of iPhones later this year, including the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and the rumored iPhone Ultra, the company's first-ever foldable. The regular iPhone 18, the 18e, and the new iPhone Air are likely to arrive early next year. Our big Guessing Game is back! Enter now for a chance to win an Apple Watch.As we await the iPhone 18 - and its updated operating system, iOS 27 - tidbits of news and rumors continue to trickle out.
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