iPhone 18 Pro release date: Here’s when Apple’s new flagship is coming
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Apple is expected to unveil its new flagship iPhone 18 Pro lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, in early-to-mid September 2026, continuing its tradition of September launches.
- The announcement is likely to occur either on Wednesday, September 9, or Monday, September 14, with pre-orders and shipping dates following the established pattern of Fridays after the event.
- A notable change this year is that the base iPhone 18 model may not be released until early 2027, with the September 2026 lineup focusing on the Pro and Ultra models, and possibly a new iPhone Air 2.
- Apple’s iPhone launch schedule remains predictable, typically unveiling new models around the second week of September and releasing them about a week and a half later, aligning with past release timelines.
