India, Sept. 17 -- Apple has fundamentally changed its release strategy for the iPhone 18 generation by splitting its traditional single-window rollout. The premium iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the brand-new foldable iPhone Duo were officially unveiled on September 9, 2026. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18, budget iPhone 18e, and the ultra-slim iPhone Air 2 have been delayed to a staggered Spring 2027 release.

Expected Date & Time

Announcement: Officially unveiled at Apple's "Surprise and Shine" keynote on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT.

Pre-orders: Kicked off on September 12, 2026.

Retail Availability: Shipping begins on September 18, 2026 (the foldable iPhone Duo is set to arrive a month later on October 23...