Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Keynote Likely Set for September 9
Apple is expected to show its new iPhone 18 phones in September 2026.
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to be important models.
A foldable iPhone is also rumored for the new lineup.
One prediction says the event will happen on September 9.
Another prediction says Apple may use September 8, its more usual Tuesday date.
The later date could be connected to the Labour Day holiday on the preceding Monday.
Apple may announce the event on August 25 or August 26.
The new Pro phones may cost more in India than the previous models.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launch event is expected in September 2026.
A Forbes report predicts the keynote will take place on Wednesday, September 9.
Another forecast favors Tuesday, September 8, Apple’s usual event day, before the Labour Day holiday adjustment.
Apple’s invitations could arrive on August 25 or August 26, depending on the scheduling scenario.
In India, the iPhone 18 Pro may start near ₹1,39,900, while the Pro Max could cost ₹1,54,900–₹1,59,900.
- Who
- Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- What
- A September keynote is expected to introduce Apple’s new iPhone lineup, potentially including a foldable iPhone.
- When
- The keynote is predicted for September 9, 2026, although September 8 is also possible; invitations may arrive August 25 or 26.
- Why
- The event may be moved from Tuesday to Wednesday because the preceding Monday is Labour Day.
Wednesday Scenario
Tuesday Scenario
Keynote date
Wednesday Scenario
The event could take place Wednesday, September 9, because the preceding Monday is Labour Day.
Tuesday Scenario
Apple may retain its customary Tuesday schedule and hold the event on September 8.
Invitation timing
Wednesday Scenario
Following Apple’s post-2022 pattern of sending invitations two weeks ahead, the announcement would come on August 26.
Tuesday Scenario
Apple could send invitations on August 25, keeping the standard Tuesday announcement date even if the keynote moves back one day.
- Expected keynote date
- September 9, 2026, according to one prediction; September 8 is another possibility.
- Expected announcement date
- August 26 under the two-week schedule, or August 25 if Apple keeps its usual Tuesday invitation routine.
- Expected iPhone 18 Pro price in India
- About ₹1,39,900, with some estimates placing the 256GB model at ₹1,44,900.
- iPhone 17 Pro comparison
- The iPhone 17 Pro reportedly starts at ₹1,34,900 in India.
- Expected iPhone 18 Pro Max price
- Estimates range from ₹1,54,900 to ₹1,59,900 in India.
- Other rumored model
- Apple’s first foldable iPhone may be part of the new lineup.