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Apple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When‎

Since 2019, Apple has released a more affordable standard iPhone and a higher-end "Pro" variant, giving customers multiple flagship iPhones to choose from. Apple is deviating from its standard release timeline this year and splitting the iPhone 18 launch. We aren't going to get all of the ‌iPhone 18‌ models in fall 2026, because Apple is holding the standard ‌iPhone 18‌ until spring 2027. If you want an iPhone in the traditional September timeframe, it's going to cost you this year. Fall 2026 iPhones Apple's three most expensive iPhones will be introduced at its iPhone event in September. iPhone 18 Pro - The iPhone 18 Pro will look like the iPhone 17 Pro, but it is expected to have a smaller Dynamic Island and a variable aperture Wide camera for more precise lighting adjustments. It will use Apple's next-generation A20 chip built on a 2nm process. iPhone 18 Pro Max - The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max will be nearly identical to the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max, but it might be a little bit thicker because of a larger battery. There is a possibility the new camera will be limited to the Pro Max, but that's not confirmed. Both models will come in a new dark cherry color. Foldable iPhone - Apple's first foldable iPhone could be called the iPhone Ultra. When closed, it'll be around 5.5 inches, and when open, it'll be around 7.8 inches. It will be similar in size and aspect ratio to an iPad mini in landscape mode, with new app multitasking features. It will have Touch ID instead of Face ID and will be limited to a two-camera system. Multiple analysts agree the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models are going to be more expensive than their ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ counterparts. Memory supply shortages have driven up the cost of consumer DRAM, and Apple has to pay much more for memory. Some of the increased cost will be offset by discounts Apple has negotiated on other components like the display, but an increase seems unavoidable after the June price hike on Macs and iPads. Analysts have estimated a $100 to $300 price increase for both models. Current pricing starts at $1,099 for the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ and $1,199 for the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max. Since there's no current foldable iPhone, there's no set price. Rumors suggest it'll cost between $2,000 and $2,500, and it could absorb some of the higher ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ component costs. Spring 2027 iPhones iPhone 18 - The ‌iPhone 18‌ will have a 2nm A20 chip, more RAM, a smaller ‌Dynamic Island‌, and a new C2 modem chip. Apple could downgrade the display to save money, and the device might share more components with the iPhone 18e. iPhone 18e - The iPhone 18e will follow the iPhone 17e. It's expected to get an upgraded chip and 9GB of RAM. iPhone Air 2 - Apple is planning a second-generation iPhone Air that could launch alongside the ‌iPhone 18‌ and iPhone 18e. Rumors suggest it could get a second camera to make it a better value (likely an Ultra Wide) and a bigger battery. What's Next? After launching the ‌iPhone 18‌, iPhone 18e, and ‌iPhone Air‌ 2 in spring 2027, it's not clear if Apple will stick with the spring/fall split launch strategy or revert to its standard timing. There are rumors of a 20th-anniversary iPhone coming in fall 2027, and it sounds like a higher-end device. Apple could opt to stick with the timing change it's making across 2026 and 2027 because it will better spread iPhone sales throughout the year.Related Roundups: iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone FoldRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "Apple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iCloud, Photos, Find My and More Experiencing Issues‎

Several iCloud services are experiencing issues, according to Apple's system status page. Find My, Game Center, Photos, ‌iCloud‌ Calendar, ‌iCloud‌ Mail, ‌iCloud‌ Contacts, ‌iCloud‌ Web Apps, and iWork for ‌iCloud‌ are all experiencing service interruptions. Apple says only some users may run into problems. The issue started at 3:33 p.m. Eastern Time and is ongoing.Tags: Find My, PhotosThis article, "iCloud, Photos, Find My and More Experiencing Issues" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support‎

Apple is working on a home hub that incorporates Siri AI, and it's set to launch as soon as this year. The home hub will use a Widget Gallery that lets users select the content they want to appear on the device's home screen. Mentions of the Widget Gallery were found in macOS Tahoe 26.7, an update that leaked a long list of unreleased Apple products. The strings were found in a file named PosterKit-J490, and J490 is the codename for the home hub. PosterKit is Apple's framework for Lock Screen customization, and the hub's home screen could have many of the same options for icons, widgets, and clock faces. Apple already uses the Widget Gallery on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for adding widgets to the Home Screen and Lock Screen of those devices, and the home hub will have a similar mechanism. Based on the code, widgets installed on a linked iPhone will be suggested on the home hub, much like how iPhone widgets are available on a Mac without an app being installed. It looks like third-party app widgets may be supported in addition to Apple's own apps. iPhone app widgets displayed on the home hub will have information mirrored from the iPhone. All users in the home will be able to see the widgets installed on the home hub, but content in widgets will only be visible when the primary linked device is in the home for privacy protection. A Smart Stack will automatically rotate through widgets to show relevant information throughout the day, and users will also be able to flip through the different Smart Stack options. Apple already has Smart Stack on its other devices, including the Apple Watch. The home hub isn't expected to have its own App Store, but it will support Apple apps like Safari, Apple News, Apple Music, Notes, Calendar, Photos, and Home. Tapping on an installed widget from the home screen could launch a full app with more information. Apple's hub is expected to have a 7-inch square display with options to put it on a base or mount it on the wall. More information about the device can be found in our guide.Tag: Apple Command CenterThis article, "Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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National Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching August 23‎

Apple will launch its annual National Parks Apple Watch activity challenge on Sunday, August 23 to celebrate national parks across the United States. Apple Watch owners can earn an Apple Watch activity award by doing a hike, walk, run, or wheelchair push that lasts for 20 minutes or more on August 23, 2026. Earning this award is a walk in the park. Or a run. Or a hike. Or a wheelchair push. Just record one of these workouts for 20 minutes or more on August 23. Like all of the Apple Watch activity challenges, earning the award will provide users with animated stickers that can be used in the Messages app. Along with a new Apple Watch challenge, Apple typically offers other national parks-themed content in August, including an Apple Pay donation program, Apple TV content, Apple Music songs, books, podcasts, and more.Related Roundup: Apple Watch 11Tag: Activity ChallengeBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy)This article, "National Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching August 23" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Camera AirPods May Launch as 'AirPods Pro,' Not 'AirPods Ultra'‎

The camera-equipped AirPods that we've confirmed Apple is working on are likely going to be part of the AirPods Pro lineup rather than separate "AirPods Ultra." A macOS Tahoe 26.7 file that references the new AirPods is labeled "AirPods Pro," hinting at the new name. It's possible that's a placeholder name, so AirPods Ultra isn't entirely out of the question, but given Apple put a full video of the new AirPods in the software, there isn't much need for a placeholder. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in March that Apple was considering several devices with the Ultra name, including the foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods Ultra, and an OLED MacBook Ultra, but that may not be a term we see for the new AirPods. He suggested Apple might use the name because the camera-equipped AirPods were expected to be more expensive than the $249 AirPods Pro 3, so Apple's "Pro" choice could also be a hint that pricing won't be too far off the current model. Rumors about camera-equipped AirPods have been a little confusing, and that could account for any naming discrepancies. Most of the rumors about the AirPods with a camera were about a product with the codename B798. In June, Gurman said the camera AirPods had been delayed because of issues with Siri AI, and would not launch until September 2027 alongside the 20th anniversary iPhone. In early August, Gurman revised his launch timing and said Apple was close to debuting camera AirPods with the codename B790. The B790 AirPods had apparently been progressing alongside the B798 model, and Gurman said the company "famously creates competing versions of the same product internally," with B790 closer to launch than B798. It's not known if there are differences between the B790 and B798 products Apple has been working on, but it looks like we're going to see the camera AirPods this year. The AirPods video in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.7 suggests the device is near-ready to launch. The camera in the AirPods will not be used for capturing photos and videos and will instead feed visual information to ‌Siri‌ AI for an easier-to-use version of Visual Intelligence.Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "Apple's Camera AirPods May Launch as 'AirPods Pro,' Not 'AirPods Ultra'" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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