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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Briane Nebria

Apple's 2026 Roadmap: The iPhone 17e, iPhone 18 Pro, and the All-New 'Fold' Revealed

Why Apple’s New iPhone 17e May Become the Best Low-Cost iPhone for 2026 (Credit: Pexels)

In the ever-evolving landscape of Silicon Valley, Apple appears to be preparing a triple-pronged assault on our wallets for 2026. While tech enthusiasts have been hyper-focused on the high-end spectacle of a foldable future, a new report suggests that a far more practical and affordable revolution is just weeks away.

If the latest whispers from the supply chain are to be believed, we are on the cusp of a major mid-market shift that could redefine what a 'budget' iPhone actually looks like. In fact, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of radical scheduling changes, as Apple reportedly looks to skip the standard iPhone 18 launch entirely in September, saving the base model and its 'e' series counterpart for a collective spring 2027 rollout.

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