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Apple May Delay Standard iPhone 18 Until 2027

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16 Jun 2026, 7:00 am

Standard iPhone 18 Skipping September, Only Pro Models Coming This Year

ABP Live English

18 Jun 2026, 7:00 am

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Should you upgrade?

Business Today

24 Jul 2026, 7:00 am

Skip Apple iPhone 18; 3 reasons to buy iPhone 17 now

Business Today

27 Jul 2026, 7:00 am

Apple iPhone 18 vs Google Pixel 11: Which flagship model should you wait for?

Business Today

30 Jul 2026, 7:00 am

Apple Skipping iPhone 18 This Year

MacRumors

11 Aug 2026, 1:24 am

iPhone 18 Pro Max Launch: Is Apple delaying its budget variant smartphone this year? All leaks ahead of…

ET Now

12 Aug 2026, 1:59 pm

Apple Skipping iPhone 18 Launch This Year

MacRumors

12 Aug 2026, 6:05 pm

Apple Is Skipping the Base iPhone 18 This Year, Supplier Report Adds More Evidence

The Mac Observer

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The Times of India Neutral framing

Apple may skip iPhone 18 launch in 2026: Report

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report1 min readFree to read

India Today Neutral framing

iPhone 18 Pro launch soon: New colours, display, price and everything else you need to know

Published 31 Mar 2026, 7:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

The Indian Panorama Neutral framing

Apple to skip iPhone 18 in 2026, here is what it may launch instead

Published 15 May 2026, 10:21 pmInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

NDTV Profit Neutral framing

Apple iPhone 18 Pros Arriving In September Sans iPhone 18 — Expected Launch Timeline, Specs, Upgrades, Price…

Published 8 Jun 2026, 7:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

The Indian Express Neutral framing

No iPhone 18 this year? Apple expected to delay standard model

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

India Today Neutral framing

Fresh iPhone 18 Pro leak reveals Apple is planning to skip dramatic changes

Published 1 Apr 2026, 7:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

India Today Neutral framing

No iPhone 18 this year as Apple is struggling with global memory shortage?

Published 30 Jan 2026, 8:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

My Mobile India Neutral framing

Apple May Skip Standard iPhone 18 Launch in 2026 as Reports Point to Major Release Strategy Shift

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

TechRepublic Neutral framing

Rumor: Apple Could Delay iPhone 18 in 2026 — But Not for Long

Published 6 Jan 2026, 8:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

The Economic Times Neutral framing

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max may skip black – here’s what could replace it

Published 4 Apr 2026, 7:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

My Mobile India Neutral framing

iPhone 18 Launch Delayed to 2027 as Chip Shortages Disrupt Apple’s Plans: Report

Published 31 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

The Times of India Neutral framing

The 2025 iPhone that Apple may not launch a successor of in 2026

Published 31 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

India.com Neutral framing

No iPhone 18 in 2026? Apple’s next big iPhone plan might surprise users

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

The Times of India Neutral framing

Apple may not launch its 'best-selling' iPhone in 2026, here’s why

Published 30 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

Republic World Supportive framing

Apple to Skip iPhone 18 in 2026, Standard Model Delayed to 2027: Report

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

The Hans India Supportive framing

Apple May Skip Standard iPhone 18 Launch in September

Published 8 Jun 2026, 7:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

MacRumors Supportive framing

Apple Skipping iPhone 18 Launch This Year

Published 12 Aug 2026, 1:59 pmInternationalNews report1 min readFree to read

Business Today Neutral framing

Skip Apple iPhone 18; 3 reasons to buy iPhone 17 now

Published 24 Jul 2026, 7:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

Deccan Chronicle Neutral framing

Apple May Skip iPhone 18 in 2026: Major Launch Strategy Shift Leaked

Published 3 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

ETV Bharat Neutral framing

Apple May Skip iPhone 18 This Year In Favour Of iPhone Fold, But There's A Catch

Published 3 Jan 2026, 8:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

Sportskeeda Tech Neutral framing

Apple reportedly skipping iPhone 18 launch this year, ending long-standing annual release tradition

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

MacRumors Neutral framing

Apple Skipping iPhone 18 This Year

Published 30 Jul 2026, 7:00 amNews report1 min readFree to read

Business Today Neutral framing

Apple iPhone 18 vs Google Pixel 11: Which flagship model should you wait for?

Published 27 Jul 2026, 7:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

Business Today Neutral framing

Waiting for the iPhone 18? You’ll have to wait longer as Apple may not launch it this year

Published 16 Jun 2026, 7:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

Business Today Neutral framing

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Should you upgrade?

Published 18 Jun 2026, 7:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

MacRumors Neutral framing

No iPhone 18 Launch This Year, Reports Suggest

Published 1 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report1 min readFree to read

SiliconANGLE Neutral framing

Apple reportedly plans to push iPhone 18 debut to 2027

Published 1 Jan 2026, 8:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

MacRumors Neutral framing

Leaker: This Is Why Apple Is Delaying the iPhone 18

Published 6 May 2026, 7:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

Moneycontrol.com Neutral framing

Apple may skip iPhone 18 launch at the September event

Published 30 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

Techgenyz Neutral framing

Apple iPhone 18 Delay 2026: Strategic Shift Uncovered

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

phonearena.com Supportive framing

Apple may delay the base iPhone 18 until 2027, and that might be a good thing

Published 8 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

Sportskeeda Tech Neutral framing

Apple reportedly skips the iPhone 18 this year to prioritize its first foldable and Pro models

Published 31 Jan 2026, 8:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

Báo VietNamNet Neutral framing

iPhone 18 may launch later but leap ahead in performance with 2nm chip

Published 26 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

Tech Times Neutral framing

With the iPhone 18 Launch Approaching: Here Are Confirmed Specs, Features, and Camera Upgrades

Published 25 Mar 2026, 7:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

Proactive financial news Neutral framing

Apple may skip standard iPhone 18 in 2026 as launch cycle shifts

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

RS Web Solutions Neutral framing

Apple Plans to Skip Regular iPhone 18 Launch This Year

Published 3 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

ET Now Neutral framing

iPhone 18 Pro Max Launch: Is Apple delaying its budget variant smartphone this year? All leaks ahead of…

Published 11 Aug 2026, 1:24 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

ABP Live English Neutral framing

Standard iPhone 18 Skipping September, Only Pro Models Coming This Year

Published 16 Jun 2026, 7:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

digit.in Neutral framing

No iPhone 18 launch in 2026? Leaks suggest Apple may delay it to early 2027

Published 2 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

The Sunday Guardian Neutral framing

iPhone 18 Pro & 18 Pro Max Leaks: Apple to Skip ‘Black’ Again? Check Expected Launch Date, Price in India,…

Published 6 Apr 2026, 7:00 amIndiaNews report2 min readFree to read

Free Press Journal Neutral framing

iPhone 18 May Not Launch In 2026, Release To Be Delayed Till Spring 2027

Published 4 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

Techlusive Neutral framing

Why Apple may not launch the standard iPhone 18 this year

Published 31 Jan 2026, 8:00 amInternationalNews report2 min readFree to read

NewsBytes Neutral framing

Why Apple is skipping black on iPhone 18 Pro

Published 3 Apr 2026, 7:00 amNews report1 min readFree to read

NewsX Neutral framing

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Series: A20 Chip, Bigger Battery, And New Vibrant Colours—Check All Details, Price, And…

Published 26 Mar 2026, 7:00 amNews report2 min readFree to read

The Mac Observer Neutral framing

Apple Is Skipping the Base iPhone 18 This Year, Supplier Report Adds More Evidence

Published 12 Aug 2026, 6:05 pmNews report2 min readFree to read

Apple May Delay Standard iPhone 18 Until 2027

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