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Apple Sets iPhone 18 Pro Launch for Sept. 9, 2026

8/16/2026

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Apple Launches iPhone18

Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro family on Sept. 9, 2026, with CEO John Ternus confirming a price $100-$300 above the iPhone 17 Pro’s $1,099 price.
TrendForce says memory accounts for 34% of the iPhone 18 Pro’s cost, with cost about 38% higher than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Apple Upgrade spreads a $100 price-rise over 24 months ($4 per month) and adds iCloud+ plans that unlock AI HomeKit features in iOS 27.

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Apple Shifts Launch

Apple is developing a 7-inch Home Hub with full-Siri AI, video calling, and a launch expected in 2026 or early 2027.
Pegatron says memory and chip shortages force Apple to shift shipping seasons, prioritize higher-margin models, and push the base iPhone 18 to Q1 2027.
The iPhone 18 Pro series and a foldable “iPhone Ultra” with a hidden-crease hinge, a 2 nm A20 chip, Touch ID and a $2,000-$2,500 price remain slated for fall 2026.

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Apple Launches iPhone18

Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro family on Sept. 9, 2026, with CEO John Ternus confirming a price $100-$300 above the iPhone 17 Pro’s $1,099 price.
TrendForce says memory accounts for 34% of the iPhone 18 Pro’s cost, with cost about 38% higher than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Apple Upgrade spreads a $100 price-rise over 24 months ($4 per month) and adds iCloud+ plans that unlock AI HomeKit features in iOS 27.

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