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Base iPhone 18 reportedly delayed to early 2027 as September event ships Pro and Ultra models
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Apple's September event will reportedly include iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, while the base iPhone 18 is pushed to early 2027.
For engineers and developers targeting the next iPhone generation, the base model's delay means the entry point for the new chip and features arrives months later than usual. The split launch also implies two distinct hardware generations within a short window, complicating device testing and compatibility work.
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The September event will reportedly include iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, but no base iPhone 18.
The base iPhone 18, along with iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2, is expected in early 2027, likely by March.
Reported reasons for the delay include spacing out launches for more models and avoiding supply shortages from the memory crisis.
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