Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 release strategy may sound odd, but it has these benefits<div class="feat-image">
</div><p>Recently,
multiple reports have claimed that Apple will be switching up its iPhone release schedule beginning in 2026. Starting with the iPhone 18 lineup, we’ll have a split launch, with the higher end models launching in the fall, and the entry-level models launching in the following spring.</p>
<p>While this does feel like a weird decision, it will have some noteworthy benefits for all iPhone users.</p>
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Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 release strategy may sound odd, but it has these benefits
