iPhone 18 release date just got new evidence of delay, per leak

A new supply-chain leak says Apple is extending iPhone 17 production and boosting capacity for a longer sales cycle.

The report adds weight to rumors that the standard iPhone 18 will not launch this fall and could slip to early 2027.

If accurate, Apple would be changing its usual annual iPhone rhythm by delaying the base model.

That shift could affect launch timing, sales planning, and the company’s broader lineup strategy.