Apple Skips the Base iPhone 18 at Its Fall Launch Event
The company revealed only the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable Duo, contrary to rumors, according to The Verge.
Apple skipped the base iPhone 18 model at its fall launch event, The Verge reported, unveiling only the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and the new foldable iPhone Duo.
Rumors had suggested Apple might launch only premium iPhones this cycle, according to the report.
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