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Every iPhone 18 rumor we're tracking, with confidence level, sources, and status. 8 rumors in flight.
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Apple is reportedly keeping the iPhone 18e at a notch design to preserve the $599 price point. The 18e will not get Dynamic Island, A20 chip parity, or 48MP ultrawide.
First reported: May 28, 2026Updated: June 14, 2026CredibleApple is reportedly keeping the iPhone Air 2 at 60Hz to preserve differentiation from the iPhone 18 Pro line. LG Display and BOE are supplying LTPS panels, not the LTPO panels needed for 120Hz.
First reported: June 13, 2026Updated: June 14, 2026CredibleApple's second-generation custom cellular modem, the C2, will power the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the iPhone Fold, replacing Qualcomm Snapdragon X80.
First reported: January 20, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026CredibleApple will split its Pro camera line for the first time — the iPhone 18 Pro Max gets a variable-aperture lens, the iPhone 18 Pro uses a fixed f/1.4 upgrade.
First reported: February 12, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026CredibleApple is reportedly consolidating the Action Button and Camera Control into a single multi-function button on the iPhone 18 base model, removing the multi-button layout from the 16 and 17.
First reported: May 30, 2026Updated: June 14, 2026PossibleApple will introduce a new dark cherry (deep wine red) color option for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, replacing the Blue Titanium from the iPhone 17 Pro.
First reported: May 15, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026PossibleApple is working with Globalstar and a new partner to enable limited web browsing over satellite on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold.
First reported: April 15, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026PossibleApple will shrink the iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island by 30% by moving the proximity sensor and one Face ID component under the display.
First reported: November 8, 2025Updated: June 12, 2026Possible