Is Apple considering the unthinkable? A new report claims that the base model of iPhone 18 won't be released next fall.

Apple will reportedly manufacture its entire iPhone 17 series in India, with production spread across five plants operated by Foxconn and the

According to Bloomberg, both Foxconn and Tata are now assembling the full iPhone 17 series in India, including the premium Pro models. Production is taking place at Tata’s Hosur facility and Foxconn’s Bengaluru plant,

The iPhone 17e is expected to build on this foundation, retaining much of the design and core functionality of its predecessor while introducing modest yet meaningful improvements. This continuity reflects Apple’s commitment to providing a consistent user experience while addressing the evolving needs of its audience.

As Apple prepares for the iPhone 17 series launch in September, leaks about the iPhone 17e have surfaced. Expected to launch in early 2026, the iPhone 17e may bring Apple's powerful A19 chipset to a lower price segment,

Apple's iOS 26 beta includes significant changes that dramatically improve nearly every aspect of the iPhone experience. These are my favorites—and they may soon be yours, too.

Commentary: As someone who has been writing about the iPhone for over a decade, I'm ready to see Apple step it up in this perhaps unexpected way.

Apple is shifting more iPhone production to India ahead of next month’s iPhone 17 launch, Bloomberg reports. The company will build all four iPhone 17 models there, and for the first time US-bound shipments for the entire lineup will come from India at launch.

Apple stock was down 0.30% to $230.89 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $169.21 to $260.09. Year-to-date, Apple stock has seen a decline of 7.80% in 2025, which investors will be keen to watch as new product announcements approach.

One recent leak points to Apple holding the iPhone 17 event on Sept. 9. German site iPhone-Ticker claims that it gained access to internal documents from a local carrier, and even though the sourcing cannot be confirmed, that release date lines up with existing rumors and expert opinion.