SMRTR TechMay 6, 2026Mac Rumors

Leaker: This Is Why Apple Is Delaying the iPhone 18

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Apple is deliberately delaying the standard iPhone 18 until spring 2027 as a strategic move, according to Chinese leaker "Fixed Focus Digital." Rather than rushing a downgraded device to market, Apple is extending the iPhone 17's sales cycle to dominate the mainstream price tier first. The iPhone 18 will reportedly feature reduced specs, a lower-grade chip, and share interchangeable parts with the cheaper iPhone 18e.

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