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Apple to Split Launch iPhone 18, Add Foldable Model

12/23/2025

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  • Apple Inc. plans a split-launch for iPhone 18 in 2026, with base model in spring and Pro models in September.
  • Test production starts January 2026, with full-scale production planned before the Chinese Spring Festival on February 17, 2026.
  • Reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max design changes may be less significant than previously thought.
  • The iPhone Fold is expected to launch alongside the Pro models in fall 2026.