Is Apple considering the unthinkable? A new report claims that the base model of iPhone 18 won't be released next fall.

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics major, has begun production of iPhone 17 at its Bengaluru facility, Economic Times reported, citing sources aware of the development. The unit is the company’s second-largest plant globally outside China and has started operations on a limited scale, according to the ET report.

The most widely discussed rumor is that Apple might be introducing its slimmest phone ever, the iPhone Air, which may replace the iPhone Plus. This rumored device is said to have a profile thickness of 5.5 mm, making it about 0.08 inches thinner than current iPhones. It’ll also feature a 6.6-inch screen.

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The standard iPhone 17 could see some welcome display upgrades. At least one supply chain source claimed it will add a 120Hz variable refresh rate (ProMotion) display, which the Pro series has used since 2021.

German blog iPhone-Ticker (via 9to5Mac) claims Apple will announce the iPhone 17 family —that includes the regular iPhone 17, super-thin iPhone 17 Air, and camera-focused iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max—on Tuesday, Sept. 9. That’s according to documents from a local wireless carrier that the blog has reportedly seen.

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Leaks suggest Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup next month with iOS 26, doubled base storage, and a new iPhone 17 Air model. Prices in India may see a hike, with the series expected to start around ₹83,