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Wait, no base iPhone 18? Why Apple likely skipped its fan favorite this year
After years of releasing a base-tier flagship iPhone option alongside its Pro models, Apple has broken with tradition.
Apple’s new iPhone lineup skips the base model. It’s unlikely that Apple has outright killed off the iPhone 18. A spring iPhone event is possible. Every year since about 2019, Apple has revealed a more affordable standard iPhone alongside its higher-end “Pro” variant, giving users two flagship tiers to choose from. However, with the reveal of the iPhone 18 Pro, the tech…
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