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Calculated Shard: 198 (from laksa159)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa198.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thestreet.com/technology/apple-has-a-big-change-in-store-for-the-iphone-18\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thestreet.com/technology/apple-has-a-big-change-in-store-for-the-iphone-18\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/technology\/apple-has-a-big-change-in-store-for-the-iphone-18","crawl_time":1776253869,"first_indexed_time":1746466401,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thestreet!www,\/technology\/apple-has-a-big-change-in-store-for-the-iphone-18 s443","src_root_hash":"16830918639483046198","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Apple makes a massive change to its new product plans - TheStreet","meta_descriptions":["Regular Apple users might not be thrilled with the change in plans."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"While many iPhone users are content to use the same model for many years, they really aren’t the users Apple \n(\nAAPL\n)\n most wants to target when it releases a new iPhone.\nThe people whose attention Apple most wants to capture are the tech-savvy folks, always excited to get a slate of new features to play with. Call them the gadget geeks, if you will. A passion for new tech excites them, and it’s often these people who are lining up to get a new iPhone on launch day.\n💰💸\nDon’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter\n💰💸\nTo be fair, it’s easy to see why so many people do get excited for new iPhones. Apple is known for staying on the cutting edge of tech, and the leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 are no exception.\nWith four models rumored to be on the way, including a new iPhone Air to replace the current iPhone Plus, and a rectangular “camera bar design” that could house larger camera modules, it is exciting to consider what might come our way this September.\nBut while iPhone fans are waiting for this year’s announcements, Apple is already planning the launch of the iPhone 18 for 2026, and its plan could spell problems for those worried about the high costs of upgrading.\nApple CEO Tim Cook has some plans in store for next year’s iPhones.\nImage source: Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images\niPhone 18’s rollout will be very different\nLongtime Apple fans know that the company typically makes an annual announcement about its new phone models in the second week of September.\nThat said, the company is considering a new plan for 2026, according to new reporting from\nThe Information\n sourced to “three people with knowledge of the matter.”\nIf you’re hoping to hear about the company’s most affordable version of the new model, you may have to wait until 2027. \nApple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro first in 2026 and hold off on releasing the basic model, as well as the new iPhone16e, until spring 2027. The report also says that Apple will test making its cheaper iPhone models in India.\nA foldable model of the iPhone may also come out in fall of 2026, according to the report.\nApple navigates the trade war\nPart of this new strategy is about Apple buying time. Since President Trump’s tariffs announcement, many businesses that rely heavily on China for manufacturing have been worried about what the changes will mean for them. \nApple would be heavily impacted by these changes, as at the time Trump’s administration announced them, China accounted for around 80% of Apple’s production capacity. Up to this point, the phones were made by Apple partner Foxconn.\nOn May 2 during the company’s\nearnings call\n, Apple CEO\nTim Cook\nannounced that Apple would be shifting the production of all its U.S. iPhone supply to India, while it will turn to Vietnam for “almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products sold in the U.S.”\nWhile President Trump’s administration announced on April 12 that his tariffs would exempt smartphones, computers, and some other devices from reciprocal tariffs, major tech companies have continued to move manufacturing out of China. And that’s not a new thing on the whole, because many were working on a China exit before the tariffs were announced.\nIBM\nwas one of the companies to pull out of China in 2024 after 32 years. Microsoft also shuttered its Chinese operations with joint venture Wicresoft as of April 8, 2025. 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Call them the gadget geeks, if you will. A passion for new tech excites them, and it’s often these people who are lining up to get a new iPhone on launch day.\n\n**💰💸 [Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/newsletters\/daily?utm_source=article&utm_medium=top&utm_campaign=amazing_race_daily) 💰💸**\n\nTo be fair, it’s easy to see why so many people do get excited for new iPhones. Apple is known for staying on the cutting edge of tech, and the leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 are no exception.\n\nWith four models rumored to be on the way, including a new iPhone Air to replace the current iPhone Plus, and a rectangular “camera bar design” that could house larger camera modules, it is exciting to consider what might come our way this September.\n\nBut while iPhone fans are waiting for this year’s announcements, Apple is already planning the launch of the iPhone 18 for 2026, and its plan could spell problems for those worried about the high costs of upgrading.\n\n![Apple CEO Tim Cook holds up a new iPhone 15 Pro during an Apple event on Sept. 12, 2023 in Cupertino, Calif.](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/.image\/MjE0MDY1NTE5NDkyMzQzNjQ1\/apple-unveils-iphone-15-and-other-new-products-1.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0)\n\nApple CEO Tim Cook has some plans in store for next year’s iPhones.\n\n[Image source: Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images](https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1660560144)\n## iPhone 18’s rollout will be very different\nLongtime Apple fans know that the company typically makes an annual announcement about its new phone models in the second week of September.\n\nThat said, the company is considering a new plan for 2026, according to new reporting from [The Information](https:\/\/www.theinformation.com\/briefings\/apple-plans-iphone-release-schedule-shakeup-new-styles) sourced to “three people with knowledge of the matter.”\n\n[View post: No, Apple iPhones won't be made in America anytime soon](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/technology\/no-apple-iphones-wont-be-made-in-america-anytime-soon)![](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/.image\/MjE0MDkwNTU1MzkzNTgyNTQz\/apple-hosts-worldwide-developers-conference.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&ar=1-1)\n\n[No, Apple iPhones won't be made in America anytime soon](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/technology\/no-apple-iphones-wont-be-made-in-america-anytime-soon)\n\nApple experts have dispelled a myth about manufacturing smartphones in the U.S.\n\nIf you’re hoping to hear about the company’s most affordable version of the new model, you may have to wait until 2027.\n\nApple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro first in 2026 and hold off on releasing the basic model, as well as the new iPhone16e, until spring 2027. The report also says that Apple will test making its cheaper iPhone models in India.\n\nA foldable model of the iPhone may also come out in fall of 2026, according to the report.\n\n## Apple navigates the trade war\nPart of this new strategy is about Apple buying time. Since President Trump’s tariffs announcement, many businesses that rely heavily on China for manufacturing have been worried about what the changes will mean for them.\n\nApple would be heavily impacted by these changes, as at the time Trump’s administration announced them, China accounted for around 80% of Apple’s production capacity. Up to this point, the phones were made by Apple partner Foxconn.\n\nOn May 2 during the company’s [earnings call](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/dictionary\/e\/earnings-call), Apple CEO [Tim Cook](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/tag\/tim-cook) announced that Apple would be shifting the production of all its U.S. iPhone supply to India, while it will turn to Vietnam for “almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products sold in the U.S.”\n\nWhile President Trump’s administration announced on April 12 that his tariffs would exempt smartphones, computers, and some other devices from reciprocal tariffs, major tech companies have continued to move manufacturing out of China. And that’s not a new thing on the whole, because many were working on a China exit before the tariffs were announced.\n\n[IBM](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/quote\/IBM) was one of the companies to pull out of China in 2024 after 32 years. Microsoft also shuttered its Chinese operations with joint venture Wicresoft as of April 8, 2025. And Dell is yet another tech company that’s been working on pulling away from China for years, announcing in 2023 that it would phase out Chinese-made chips by 2024.\n\nWhile Trump said in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker that Chinese tariffs “will eventually be lowered,” no specifics were offered as to when that might happen.\n\n“…Otherwise you could never do business with them,” Trump said in the interview. “They want to do business very much … their economy is collapsing.”\n\n[View post: Apple considers radical change for next iPhone](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/technology\/apple-considers-radical-change-for-next-iphone)![](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/.image\/MjEwMDAyNzE0Nzc0NDgwMjg5\/iphone-16-1.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&ar=1-1)\n\n[Apple considers radical change for next iPhone](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/technology\/apple-considers-radical-change-for-next-iphone)\n\nThe tech leader may be about to give the people something they don’t want.\n\n## About the author\n![](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/.image\/MTg4MjIyNTI1NDQ3MDg3OTE0\/colette-reading-headshot.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n\n## [Colette Bennett](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/author\/colette-bennett)\nAssociate Editor, TheStreet\n\nColette is an Associate Editor for TheStreet who has covered everything from breaking news to business for a wide variety of outlets.\n\nStart the Conversation\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/.image\/NDA6MDAwMDAwMDAyNzUwMjg4\/thestreet-logo-1.svg?io=1&profile=w256)](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/)\n***\n- [Finance & Markets](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/investing)\n  Finance & Markets\n  - 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The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.","attrs_readable_markdown":"While many iPhone users are content to use the same model for many years, they really aren’t the users Apple  (**[AAPL](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/quote\/AAPL)**)  most wants to target when it releases a new iPhone.\n\nThe people whose attention Apple most wants to capture are the tech-savvy folks, always excited to get a slate of new features to play with. Call them the gadget geeks, if you will. A passion for new tech excites them, and it’s often these people who are lining up to get a new iPhone on launch day.\n\n**💰💸 [Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/newsletters\/daily?utm_source=article&utm_medium=top&utm_campaign=amazing_race_daily) 💰💸**\n\nTo be fair, it’s easy to see why so many people do get excited for new iPhones. Apple is known for staying on the cutting edge of tech, and the leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 are no exception.\n\nWith four models rumored to be on the way, including a new iPhone Air to replace the current iPhone Plus, and a rectangular “camera bar design” that could house larger camera modules, it is exciting to consider what might come our way this September.\n\nBut while iPhone fans are waiting for this year’s announcements, Apple is already planning the launch of the iPhone 18 for 2026, and its plan could spell problems for those worried about the high costs of upgrading.\n\n![Apple CEO Tim Cook holds up a new iPhone 15 Pro during an Apple event on Sept. 12, 2023 in Cupertino, Calif.](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/.image\/MjE0MDY1NTE5NDkyMzQzNjQ1\/apple-unveils-iphone-15-and-other-new-products-1.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0)\n\nApple CEO Tim Cook has some plans in store for next year’s iPhones.\n\n[Image source: Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images](https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1660560144)\n## iPhone 18’s rollout will be very different\nLongtime Apple fans know that the company typically makes an annual announcement about its new phone models in the second week of September.\n\nThat said, the company is considering a new plan for 2026, according to new reporting from [The Information](https:\/\/www.theinformation.com\/briefings\/apple-plans-iphone-release-schedule-shakeup-new-styles) sourced to “three people with knowledge of the matter.”\n\nIf you’re hoping to hear about the company’s most affordable version of the new model, you may have to wait until 2027.\n\nApple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro first in 2026 and hold off on releasing the basic model, as well as the new iPhone16e, until spring 2027. The report also says that Apple will test making its cheaper iPhone models in India.\n\nA foldable model of the iPhone may also come out in fall of 2026, according to the report.\n\n## Apple navigates the trade war\nPart of this new strategy is about Apple buying time. Since President Trump’s tariffs announcement, many businesses that rely heavily on China for manufacturing have been worried about what the changes will mean for them.\n\nApple would be heavily impacted by these changes, as at the time Trump’s administration announced them, China accounted for around 80% of Apple’s production capacity. Up to this point, the phones were made by Apple partner Foxconn.\n\nOn May 2 during the company’s [earnings call](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/dictionary\/e\/earnings-call), Apple CEO [Tim Cook](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/tag\/tim-cook) announced that Apple would be shifting the production of all its U.S. iPhone supply to India, while it will turn to Vietnam for “almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products sold in the U.S.”\n\nWhile President Trump’s administration announced on April 12 that his tariffs would exempt smartphones, computers, and some other devices from reciprocal tariffs, major tech companies have continued to move manufacturing out of China. And that’s not a new thing on the whole, because many were working on a China exit before the tariffs were announced.\n\n[IBM](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/quote\/IBM) was one of the companies to pull out of China in 2024 after 32 years. Microsoft also shuttered its Chinese operations with joint venture Wicresoft as of April 8, 2025. 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While many iPhone users are content to use the same model for many years, they really aren’t the users Apple ( AAPL ) most wants to target when it releases a new iPhone. The people whose attention Apple most wants to capture are the tech-savvy folks, always excited to get a slate of new features to play with. Call them the gadget geeks, if you will. A passion for new tech excites them, and it’s often these people who are lining up to get a new iPhone on launch day. 💰💸 Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter 💰💸 To be fair, it’s easy to see why so many people do get excited for new iPhones. Apple is known for staying on the cutting edge of tech, and the leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 are no exception. With four models rumored to be on the way, including a new iPhone Air to replace the current iPhone Plus, and a rectangular “camera bar design” that could house larger camera modules, it is exciting to consider what might come our way this September. But while iPhone fans are waiting for this year’s announcements, Apple is already planning the launch of the iPhone 18 for 2026, and its plan could spell problems for those worried about the high costs of upgrading. Apple CEO Tim Cook has some plans in store for next year’s iPhones. Image source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images iPhone 18’s rollout will be very different Longtime Apple fans know that the company typically makes an annual announcement about its new phone models in the second week of September. That said, the company is considering a new plan for 2026, according to new reporting from The Information sourced to “three people with knowledge of the matter.” If you’re hoping to hear about the company’s most affordable version of the new model, you may have to wait until 2027. Apple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro first in 2026 and hold off on releasing the basic model, as well as the new iPhone16e, until spring 2027. The report also says that Apple will test making its cheaper iPhone models in India. A foldable model of the iPhone may also come out in fall of 2026, according to the report. Apple navigates the trade war Part of this new strategy is about Apple buying time. Since President Trump’s tariffs announcement, many businesses that rely heavily on China for manufacturing have been worried about what the changes will mean for them. Apple would be heavily impacted by these changes, as at the time Trump’s administration announced them, China accounted for around 80% of Apple’s production capacity. Up to this point, the phones were made by Apple partner Foxconn. On May 2 during the company’s earnings call , Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple would be shifting the production of all its U.S. iPhone supply to India, while it will turn to Vietnam for “almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products sold in the U.S.” While President Trump’s administration announced on April 12 that his tariffs would exempt smartphones, computers, and some other devices from reciprocal tariffs, major tech companies have continued to move manufacturing out of China. And that’s not a new thing on the whole, because many were working on a China exit before the tariffs were announced. IBM was one of the companies to pull out of China in 2024 after 32 years. Microsoft also shuttered its Chinese operations with joint venture Wicresoft as of April 8, 2025. And Dell is yet another tech company that’s been working on pulling away from China for years, announcing in 2023 that it would phase out Chinese-made chips by 2024. While Trump said in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker that Chinese tariffs “will eventually be lowered,” no specifics were offered as to when that might happen. “…Otherwise you could never do business with them,” Trump said in the interview. “They want to do business very much … their economy is collapsing.” About the author Colette is an Associate Editor for TheStreet who has covered everything from breaking news to business for a wide variety of outlets.

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The people whose attention Apple most wants to capture are the tech-savvy folks, always excited to get a slate of new features to play with. Call them the gadget geeks, if you will. A passion for new tech excites them, and it’s often these people who are lining up to get a new iPhone on launch day. **💰💸 [Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter](https://www.thestreet.com/newsletters/daily?utm_source=article&utm_medium=top&utm_campaign=amazing_race_daily) 💰💸** To be fair, it’s easy to see why so many people do get excited for new iPhones. Apple is known for staying on the cutting edge of tech, and the leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 are no exception. With four models rumored to be on the way, including a new iPhone Air to replace the current iPhone Plus, and a rectangular “camera bar design” that could house larger camera modules, it is exciting to consider what might come our way this September. But while iPhone fans are waiting for this year’s announcements, Apple is already planning the launch of the iPhone 18 for 2026, and its plan could spell problems for those worried about the high costs of upgrading. ![Apple CEO Tim Cook holds up a new iPhone 15 Pro during an Apple event on Sept. 12, 2023 in Cupertino, Calif.](https://www.thestreet.com/.image/MjE0MDY1NTE5NDkyMzQzNjQ1/apple-unveils-iphone-15-and-other-new-products-1.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0) Apple CEO Tim Cook has some plans in store for next year’s iPhones. [Image source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images](https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1660560144) ## iPhone 18’s rollout will be very different Longtime Apple fans know that the company typically makes an annual announcement about its new phone models in the second week of September. That said, the company is considering a new plan for 2026, according to new reporting from [The Information](https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/apple-plans-iphone-release-schedule-shakeup-new-styles) sourced to “three people with knowledge of the matter.” [View post: No, Apple iPhones won't be made in America anytime soon](https://www.thestreet.com/technology/no-apple-iphones-wont-be-made-in-america-anytime-soon)![](https://www.thestreet.com/.image/MjE0MDkwNTU1MzkzNTgyNTQz/apple-hosts-worldwide-developers-conference.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&ar=1-1) [No, Apple iPhones won't be made in America anytime soon](https://www.thestreet.com/technology/no-apple-iphones-wont-be-made-in-america-anytime-soon) Apple experts have dispelled a myth about manufacturing smartphones in the U.S. If you’re hoping to hear about the company’s most affordable version of the new model, you may have to wait until 2027. Apple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro first in 2026 and hold off on releasing the basic model, as well as the new iPhone16e, until spring 2027. The report also says that Apple will test making its cheaper iPhone models in India. A foldable model of the iPhone may also come out in fall of 2026, according to the report. ## Apple navigates the trade war Part of this new strategy is about Apple buying time. Since President Trump’s tariffs announcement, many businesses that rely heavily on China for manufacturing have been worried about what the changes will mean for them. Apple would be heavily impacted by these changes, as at the time Trump’s administration announced them, China accounted for around 80% of Apple’s production capacity. Up to this point, the phones were made by Apple partner Foxconn. On May 2 during the company’s [earnings call](https://www.thestreet.com/dictionary/e/earnings-call), Apple CEO [Tim Cook](https://www.thestreet.com/tag/tim-cook) announced that Apple would be shifting the production of all its U.S. iPhone supply to India, while it will turn to Vietnam for “almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products sold in the U.S.” While President Trump’s administration announced on April 12 that his tariffs would exempt smartphones, computers, and some other devices from reciprocal tariffs, major tech companies have continued to move manufacturing out of China. And that’s not a new thing on the whole, because many were working on a China exit before the tariffs were announced. [IBM](https://www.thestreet.com/quote/IBM) was one of the companies to pull out of China in 2024 after 32 years. Microsoft also shuttered its Chinese operations with joint venture Wicresoft as of April 8, 2025. And Dell is yet another tech company that’s been working on pulling away from China for years, announcing in 2023 that it would phase out Chinese-made chips by 2024. While Trump said in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker that Chinese tariffs “will eventually be lowered,” no specifics were offered as to when that might happen. “…Otherwise you could never do business with them,” Trump said in the interview. “They want to do business very much … their economy is collapsing.” [View post: Apple considers radical change for next iPhone](https://www.thestreet.com/technology/apple-considers-radical-change-for-next-iphone)![](https://www.thestreet.com/.image/MjEwMDAyNzE0Nzc0NDgwMjg5/iphone-16-1.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&ar=1-1) [Apple considers radical change for next iPhone](https://www.thestreet.com/technology/apple-considers-radical-change-for-next-iphone) The tech leader may be about to give the people something they don’t want. ## About the author ![](https://www.thestreet.com/.image/MTg4MjIyNTI1NDQ3MDg3OTE0/colette-reading-headshot.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1) ## [Colette Bennett](https://www.thestreet.com/author/colette-bennett) Associate Editor, TheStreet Colette is an Associate Editor for TheStreet who has covered everything from breaking news to business for a wide variety of outlets. 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While many iPhone users are content to use the same model for many years, they really aren’t the users Apple (**[AAPL](https://www.thestreet.com/quote/AAPL)**) most wants to target when it releases a new iPhone. The people whose attention Apple most wants to capture are the tech-savvy folks, always excited to get a slate of new features to play with. Call them the gadget geeks, if you will. A passion for new tech excites them, and it’s often these people who are lining up to get a new iPhone on launch day. **💰💸 [Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter](https://www.thestreet.com/newsletters/daily?utm_source=article&utm_medium=top&utm_campaign=amazing_race_daily) 💰💸** To be fair, it’s easy to see why so many people do get excited for new iPhones. Apple is known for staying on the cutting edge of tech, and the leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 are no exception. With four models rumored to be on the way, including a new iPhone Air to replace the current iPhone Plus, and a rectangular “camera bar design” that could house larger camera modules, it is exciting to consider what might come our way this September. But while iPhone fans are waiting for this year’s announcements, Apple is already planning the launch of the iPhone 18 for 2026, and its plan could spell problems for those worried about the high costs of upgrading. ![Apple CEO Tim Cook holds up a new iPhone 15 Pro during an Apple event on Sept. 12, 2023 in Cupertino, Calif.](https://www.thestreet.com/.image/MjE0MDY1NTE5NDkyMzQzNjQ1/apple-unveils-iphone-15-and-other-new-products-1.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0) Apple CEO Tim Cook has some plans in store for next year’s iPhones. [Image source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images](https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1660560144) ## iPhone 18’s rollout will be very different Longtime Apple fans know that the company typically makes an annual announcement about its new phone models in the second week of September. That said, the company is considering a new plan for 2026, according to new reporting from [The Information](https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/apple-plans-iphone-release-schedule-shakeup-new-styles) sourced to “three people with knowledge of the matter.” If you’re hoping to hear about the company’s most affordable version of the new model, you may have to wait until 2027. Apple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro first in 2026 and hold off on releasing the basic model, as well as the new iPhone16e, until spring 2027. The report also says that Apple will test making its cheaper iPhone models in India. A foldable model of the iPhone may also come out in fall of 2026, according to the report. ## Apple navigates the trade war Part of this new strategy is about Apple buying time. Since President Trump’s tariffs announcement, many businesses that rely heavily on China for manufacturing have been worried about what the changes will mean for them. Apple would be heavily impacted by these changes, as at the time Trump’s administration announced them, China accounted for around 80% of Apple’s production capacity. Up to this point, the phones were made by Apple partner Foxconn. On May 2 during the company’s [earnings call](https://www.thestreet.com/dictionary/e/earnings-call), Apple CEO [Tim Cook](https://www.thestreet.com/tag/tim-cook) announced that Apple would be shifting the production of all its U.S. iPhone supply to India, while it will turn to Vietnam for “almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products sold in the U.S.” While President Trump’s administration announced on April 12 that his tariffs would exempt smartphones, computers, and some other devices from reciprocal tariffs, major tech companies have continued to move manufacturing out of China. And that’s not a new thing on the whole, because many were working on a China exit before the tariffs were announced. [IBM](https://www.thestreet.com/quote/IBM) was one of the companies to pull out of China in 2024 after 32 years. Microsoft also shuttered its Chinese operations with joint venture Wicresoft as of April 8, 2025. And Dell is yet another tech company that’s been working on pulling away from China for years, announcing in 2023 that it would phase out Chinese-made chips by 2024. While Trump said in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker that Chinese tariffs “will eventually be lowered,” no specifics were offered as to when that might happen. “…Otherwise you could never do business with them,” Trump said in the interview. “They want to do business very much … their economy is collapsing.” ## About the author ![](https://www.thestreet.com/.image/MTg4MjIyNTI1NDQ3MDg3OTE0/colette-reading-headshot.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1) Colette is an Associate Editor for TheStreet who has covered everything from breaking news to business for a wide variety of outlets.

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