The iPhone 18 is not launching tomorrow: Here's why and when it arrives
Dubai: Apple holds its biggest event of the year tomorrow, and the phone most people were waiting for will not be at it. There is no standard iPhone 18 in the line-up. The Pro models are coming, the first foldable is coming, and the ordinary one is not arriving until around March 2027. Gulf News reported that split in January, when it was still a rumour. It is now Apple's confirmed strategy, and…
Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the foldable in the first half of September 2026, skipping the standard iPhone 18 launch that was expected for tomorrow. This marks the longest gap between mainline iPhones in Apple's history, with a 18-month interval between the iPhone 17 and the standard iPhone 18. The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and the second-generation iPhone Air are expected around March 2027.
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are the high-end options available in September. The foldable is expected to be called iPhone Ultra, priced significantly higher than the Pro models. Manufacturing difficulties might delay production, potentially leading to limited pre-orders in the UAE starting in Q4 2026. The iPhone 18 Pro Max launch event will take place on September 9, starting at 10am Pacific time (9pm UAE time) at the Steve Jobs Theater.
Pre-orders for the Pro models are expected on September 12, and the phones are anticipated to be available in stores on September 18.
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