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- iPhone 18 base price stays at $799, same as iPhone 17 — no $50 increase
Apple is reportedly holding the iPhone 18 base model at $799 in the US, despite the A20 chip, C2 modem, and Dynamic Island upgrades. Storage tiers also unchanged.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone Air 2 production reportedly starts August 2026, ahead of spring 2027 launch
Apple supplier LG Display and BOE are scheduled to begin mass production of the iPhone Air 2 OLED panels in August 2026, with final assembly beginning in November.
By Priya RamanCredible - A20 chip: what we know about Apple's first 2nm iPhone processor
The A20 and A20 Pro chips will be Apple's first manufactured on TSMC 2nm process, delivering 15% performance gains and 30% efficiency improvements over the A19.
By Marcus ChenCredible - Apple 2026-2027 split launch: what it means for the iPhone roadmap
Apple decision to split the iPhone 18 launch into fall 2026 and spring 2027 reshapes the iPhone release calendar for the first time in a decade.
By Marcus ChenConfirmed - iOS 27: Confirmed features for the iPhone 18 launch
iOS 27 brings Siri 2.0 with on-device AI, Live Translation 2.0, RCS messaging for all carriers, redesigned Camera app, and Visual Intelligence 2.0. The full confirmed feature list is here.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro battery capacity leaks: 5,400 mAh for Pro Max, stacked design for all Pros
Korean supply chain sources report the iPhone 18 Pro will use a 4,800 mAh stacked battery, with the Pro Max jumping to 5,400 mAh. Here is what the leak says, and what is still uncertain.
By Marcus ChenPossible - iPhone 18 Pro camera: variable-aperture lens exclusive to Pro Max
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max will be the only 2026 iPhone with a variable-aperture main camera. The Pro will use a fixed-aperture upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro launch reported for September 2026: full schedule
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are reported to launch in September 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are pushed to spring 2027.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone Fold first leak: dummy units show 5.5-inch cover and 7.8-inch inner display
First physical dummy units of Apple's first foldable iPhone show the book-style design, side button placement, and the inner crease-suppression hardware.
By Marcus ChenCredible