We know a huge number of iPhones made in India (about 80%) are eventually sold in the US, and we can surmise a three- to six- month gap between test manufacture and shipping product. That timelines indicates a March or April introduction of the new iPhone 18, which also suggests Apple will introduce us to the other iPhone models it plans to launch then.
What iPhones will Apple introduce this spring?
Previous speculation claims Apple plans to introduce two Phones this coming spring: the iPhone 18 and the new iPhone ‘e’ models. These will be followed later by iPhone Pro models and the cutting-edge iPhone Fold. The new devices will be supported by Apple Intelligence and company partnerships with third-party AI services, and will be powered by Apple Silicon, which means iPhones can handle a growing number of tasks using AI on the device.
If Apple gets the mix right, it is likely that iPhones will continue to dominate the smartphone category on a global basis. It’s also clear that part of the company’s plan is to try and grab a bigger chunk of the mid-range market, driven by the high performance but affordable iPhone 18e device. (Many Android makers in the sector will struggle to maintain price and profitability as memory costs increase.)