iPhone 18: a leak confirms the reason that will push Apple to postpone the launch to 2027

The new iPhone 18 will not arrive in September, along with the Pro models, but only during the first months of next year.

The reasons for this choice by Apple have been unveiled by a new leak and are closely linked to the memory crisis. Furthermore, to contain costs, the Cupertino company may compromise in the development of the iPhone 18.

The reason for the delay

Apple has to deal with the memory crisis and supply difficulties. This situation would have pushed the company to adopt a new strategy, securing supplies for the Pro models and for the new Ultra (coming out in September). In the meantime, Apple will continue to strengthen the production of the iPhone 17, which has recently become the most sold smartphone in the world, in order to be ready for the shopping events in November.

With Black Friday and Singles' Day (a very important event in China) approaching, Apple aims to offer the new iPhone 18 Pro, the Ultra model, and sufficient stocks of the iPhone 17 to meet the needs of users looking for a new iPhone but at a more affordable price.

Extending the life cycle of the iPhone 17 is a solution that should allow Apple to avoid the risk of supply issues during the second half of the year, especially regarding the Pro models that offer higher margins.

More details about Apple's moves will arrive in the coming weeks. The decision to postpone the launch of the iPhone 18, although not official, seems to be certain now, considering the many confirmations in recent days.