Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Arrive With the iPhone 18 Pro This September! 📱
- pradeep
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Apple is reportedly preparing one of its biggest product-launch cycles, with the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the company’s first foldable iPhone expected to be unveiled in September 2026.
The launch plans remain based on industry reports and have not yet been officially confirmed by Apple. (Hindustan Times)
Expected iPhone 18 Pro Launch Date
Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro lineup during the first half of September 2026, following its usual annual launch schedule.
Apple unveiled both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 lineups on September 9 in their respective years, while the iPhone 15 series was introduced on September 12, 2023. (Hindustan Times)
The exact event date, availability timeline and India pricing have not been officially announced.
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone
The biggest expected addition is Apple’s first foldable iPhone, which may launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
The device is expected to mark Apple’s entry into the foldable-phone category currently led by manufacturers such as Samsung, Google and several Chinese smartphone brands. A second-generation foldable model, reportedly carrying the internal codename V78, may follow in late 2027. (Hindustan Times)
A20 Pro Processor Expected
Reports suggest that the first foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could use Apple’s upcoming A20 Pro processor, internally known as Borneo.
Apple is also reportedly developing the A21 chip on a 2-nanometre manufacturing process for future devices, including its 20th-anniversary iPhone models expected in 2027. (Hindustan Times)
Standard iPhone 18 May Arrive Later
Apple may change its traditional release strategy by launching only the premium iPhone 18 models in late 2026.
The standard iPhone 18 is reportedly being pushed to 2027, potentially creating a longer gap between updates to Apple’s regular non-Pro lineup. (Hindustan Times)
Redesigned Anniversary iPhone Planned for 2027
Apple is reportedly developing a major redesign to celebrate the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.
The anniversary models, internally referred to as V73 and V74, are expected to feature a nearly edge-to-edge display and curved glass extending around the sides. They may succeed the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max while retaining similar screen sizes. (Hindustan Times)
Camera-Equipped AI AirPods
Apple is also said to be working on AirPods fitted with cameras that function as visual sensors rather than conventional photo or video cameras.
The cameras could provide visual information to Siri, allowing users to ask questions about nearby objects or their surroundings. For instance, users may be able to look at available ingredients and ask Siri what meal they can prepare. (Hindustan Times)
The AI-focused AirPods were reportedly delayed from 2026 to a later launch because of software-development challenges and the need for improved visual-recognition models. (Hindustan Times)
AI Smart Glasses May Follow
Apple is reportedly exploring AI-powered smart glasses, internally known as N50, that could arrive as early as late 2027.
The company is also said to be considering a camera-equipped AI pendant that could be worn around the neck or attached to clothing. (Hindustan Times)
Expected Price
Apple has not officially announced iPhone 18 Pro pricing.
Some reports suggest that higher memory and storage-component costs could make the 2026 lineup more expensive. However, any specific price circulating before Apple’s announcement should be treated as speculation. (Hindustan Times)