Core iPhone 18 shifts to early 2027 launch
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Apple’s next flagship may return to aluminum frames, pack a 5,000mAh battery, and introduce a revamped internal structure.
According to a report from ET News, the premium versions of the iPhone 18 series -- but not the base model -- will be released in September 2026, along with the first foldable iPhone. The base iPhone 18 will be launched in the first half of 2027, the report said.
The base model iPhone 18 might not make its debut until spring 2027, reportedly so Apple can showcase new foldables. Higher-end iPhone 18 models are still on tap for 2026, though.
Apple has decided to change its launch lineup in 2026: regular iPhone 18 won't launch, new foldable iPhone is changing up the release schedule.
After an initial unlikely post by a serial questionable leaker, a video shared on social media is said to be Apple's rumored Liquid Silicone iPhone 17 cases, for real, this time.
Huawei's Pura 80 Ultra tops Dxomark camera rankings, beating the iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25, but it remains hard to recommend.
OS 26 could finally bring end-to-end encryption to RCS, securing conversations between iPhone and Android users with the MLS protocol.
Apple's iPhone 17e will gain upgrades including the Dynamic Island and a new design, according to a known Weibo leaker. The leaker known