Apple debuted titanium in the iPhone lineup in a big way back in 2023, then this year reversed course. iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max now use aluminum instead, leaving just one of four models with titanium. But rumors indicate next year’s iPhone lineup will bring more titanium yet again.
iPhone lineup next fall may have titanium in half the models
After years of consistency, this year the iPhone lineup got shaken up. A new iPhone Air replaced the Plus model and posed a purchase dilemma for lots of typical Pro users—myself included.
Next year though, Apple has even bigger changes coming.
Rumors indicate next year’s iPhone lineup will include four models:
iPhone Air 2
iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone Fold / iPhone Ultra
You’ll notice there’s no base model iPhone 18 mentioned above. Apple reportedly plans to push it into the following spring to avoid overcrowding the fall lineup.
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