{"id":812185,"date":"2026-08-13T11:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/812185\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:08:15","slug":"iphone-18-pro-set-to-become-apples-new-default-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/812185\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone 18 Pro set to become Apple\u2019s new default model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<img width=\"1600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786619292_883_iphone-18-pro-black-mockup.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iPhone 18 Pro is being unveiled <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2026\/07\/21\/iphone-18-release-date-when-apples-new-model-is-coming\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1048598\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in mere weeks<\/a>, and due to a lineup overhaul this year, it\u2019s set to become Apple\u2019s new default model like never before.<\/p>\n<p>With no base iPhone 18 available, iPhone 18 Pro will be Apple\u2019s default new model this year<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786619293_976_iphone-18-pro-concept.jpg\" alt=\"The iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple 38% more in components \u2013 but there's some good news | iPhone 18 Pro mockup shown\" class=\"wp-image-1063015\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple has offered multiple new iPhone models every year for a very long time. And no doubt will for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this fall, a big shakeup is reportedly coming to the iPhone lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than launching its typical \u2018iPhone\u2019 and \u2018iPhone Pro\u2019 options, the base model iPhone 18 will be missing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2025\/08\/18\/apples-iphone-18-launch-will-drop-a-surprising-model-per-report\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reports<\/a> point to Apple pushing back the release of iPhone 18 and also iPhone Air 2 into early 2027. That leaves a fall lineup consisting only of:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By delaying iPhone 18 beyond its typical release schedule, iPhone 18 Pro will essentially become Apple\u2019s new default model this fall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users who need a cheaper device will still be able to choose from last year\u2019s iPhone 17, or the iPhone 17e or iPhone Air. But in all the marketing we see from Apple and carrier partners this fall and into the holidays, there will be no \u2018iPhone 18\u2019 to promote as the new default. Instead, iPhone 18 Pro will fill that role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iPhone Ultra will be too expensive, and likely fairly niche in comparison.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So for the average person who wants \u201cthe new iPhone,\u201d Apple will basically have just two options: 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s an interesting experiment, and could see iPhone 18 Pro become the new bestselling Pro model. But paired with expected price increases, it\u2019s also a risk for Apple. Prospective upgraders might hold on to their current iPhone longer because there\u2019s no iPhone 18 to upgrade to.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One way or another, we\u2019ll find out in the coming months whether Apple\u2019s new plan pays off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What do you think of Apple\u2019s iPhone lineup changes this year? 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