iPhone 18 Pro may launch in 2026, but standard model in 2027: report

Apple may split its iPhone 18 lineup across two launch windows, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Pro models would release in late 2026, while standard versions would follow in early 2027. This departure from Apple’s traditional fall-only cycle aims to compete with Chinese brands’ earlier releases and manage production for an expanding lineup. The strategy would mark Apple’s first deliberate split in flagship iPhone releases since establishing its September pattern in 2011.READ FULL