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Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max – $999-$1,199

6/14/2026

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Apple Launches iPhone

Apple will announce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the United States.
Pre-orders start on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Retail sales begin on Friday, September 18, 2026, with prices of $999 for the Pro and $1,199 for the Pro Max.
Leaks report an A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture camera, brighter OLED display, faster wireless charging, a foldable iPhone, and that iOS 27 public beta arrives July 2026.

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Apple Unveils AI iPhone

Apple announced at WWDC 2026 that the iPhone 18 Pro will be the first to run Apple Intelligence-powered Siri.
Siri will gain on-screen awareness, personal context and cross-app access to Messages, Mail, Photos and Calendar.
iOS 27 will add an AI ecosystem linking Pro iPhones with other Apple devices.
Apple will launch Pro models in September 2026, postpone the standard iPhone 18 to spring 2027, and position the AI-first focus as an answer to rival assistants.

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Apple Launches iPhone

Apple will announce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the United States.
Pre-orders start on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Retail sales begin on Friday, September 18, 2026, with prices of $999 for the Pro and $1,199 for the Pro Max.
Leaks report an A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture camera, brighter OLED display, faster wireless charging, a foldable iPhone, and that iOS 27 public beta arrives July 2026.

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