Some time back, news came in from some telecom companies that foldable iPhone will hit shelves in the fall of 2026, as expected.
However, the base model of the iPhone 18 series, as well as the iPhone 18e, and the second generation of the iPhone 17e.
What do you think of the new iPhone release schedule?
I think it'll work out great
23.29%
This sounds very weird to me
35.38%
Indifferent / Wait and see how it plays out
41.34%
Better competition against Samsung and Google
The Galaxy S25 phones released earlier this year. | Image credit — PhoneArena
One of the biggest reasons that Apple wants to do this, according to Gurman, is that the company will be able to better compete against rival offerings from Samsung and Google. The iPhone used to release all at once during a major event, with only the budget phone being released earlier.
Apart from the better competition against Galaxy and Pixel phones, Apple has also been able to turn its new budget offerings into a yearly product, for increased revenue. Also, this will severely lessen the load on the supply chain each year, leaving Apple’s workers a lot more wiggle room to iron out the kinks.
And, considering the broken software updates since 2024, Apple could really use that.
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Abdullah loves smartphones, Virtual Reality, and audio gear. Though he covers a wide range of news his favorite is always when he gets to talk about the newest VR venture or when Apple sets the industry ablaze with another phenomenal release.
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