Apple skips the base iPhone 18 at its fall launch event
Apple is taking the unusual step of skipping the base iPhone 18 this fall. Apple skips the base iPhone 18 at its fall launch event
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 30, 2026 • Source: The Verge
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The Verge reports: Apple skips the base iPhone 18 at its fall launch event. Apple is taking the unusual step of skipping the base iPhone 18 this fall. At its "surprise and shine" event today, the company revealed the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, alongside a new foldable iPhone Duo. But the base iPhone 18 was a no-show. Rumors had suggested Apple would only launch premium iPhones this […]
Apple skips the base iPhone 18 at its fall: why it matters now
For primary quotes and complete technical detail, see The Verge's original report linked above.
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