APPLE MAY SKIP IPHONE 18 AT SEPTEMBER EVENT
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Apple's upcoming September event is expected to feature multiple product announcements, including a folding phone, but the iPhone 18 may not debut this year—marking an unprecedented break in the company's annual release cycle.
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