Apple product intelligence for the iPhone 18 era.
Release dates, specs, and rumors for the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Fold, and the rest of Apple's 2026-2027 lineup — verified against supply-chain signals and primary reporting, never reworded press releases.
Live countdown5 weeks to keynote
Apple iPhone 18 unveiling
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM PT
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The 2026-2027 lineup
6 devices trackediPhone 18
delayedThe standard flagship. Spring 2027.
Expected: Spring 2027
Expected A20 chip (2nm), refined camera system, iOS 27.
Confidence:Credible
iPhone 18 Pro
rumoredPro performance. September 2026.
Expected: September 2026
Variable aperture camera, A20 Pro, smaller Dynamic Island.
Confidence:Credible
iPhone 18 Pro Max
rumoredThe largest Pro. September 2026.
Expected: September 2026
Variable aperture camera (Pro Max exclusive), 12GB RAM, larger battery.
Confidence:Credible
iPhone 18e
delayedThe affordable entry. Spring 2027.
Expected: Spring 2027
Lower-cost A20 variant, simpler camera, no Pro features.
Confidence:Possible
iPhone Air 2
rumoredThe thin sequel. Spring 2027.
Expected: Spring 2027
Thinner chassis (5.5mm target), 6.7-inch ProMotion display.
Confidence:Possible
iPhone Fold
rumoredApple's first foldable. September 2026.
Expected: September 2026
5.5-inch cover / 7.8-inch inner display, hinge re-engineered, ~$2000+.
Confidence:Credible
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Rumor tracker
All rumors →- Rumor: factories are reportedly ready for an all-glass iPhone 20 redesignStatus: possiblePossible
- Rumor: iPhone Fold launch to push foldable phone ASP up 18% in 2026, says CounterpointStatus: credibleCredible
- Rumor: MacBook Neo confirmed for October 2026 launch, A19 chip in base modelStatus: credibleCredible
- Rumor: Meta's Hypernova 2 and Orion AR glasses targeted for 2027Status: possiblePossible
- Rumor: iPhone Fold remains on schedule for September 2026 launchStatus: possiblePossible
- Rumor: iPhone 18 base model drops the Action Button for a single multi-function buttonStatus: possiblePossible
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