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Apple to launch iPhone 18 Pro with 2nm chip in September

Published 21 July 2026

Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in early September, with a launch event predicted for September 9 and retail availability likely beginning September 18. The new Pro models are anticipated to feature Apple's first smartphone chip built on a 2-nanometer manufacturing process, a redesigned camera system, and a potential shift in the company's annual release strategy, with the standard iPhone 18 reportedly delayed until 2027.

According to widespread industry reports, the iPhone 18 Pro series will be powered by the new A20 Pro chipset, manufactured by TSMC using its advanced 2nm process. This transition from the current 3nm technology is expected to deliver significant gains in both performance and power efficiency. The chip is also rumored to incorporate a new packaging technology called Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM), which integrates the processor and memory more closely at the wafer level. This design could improve data transfer speeds, thermal performance, and efficiency, particularly for demanding tasks like artificial intelligence processing and gaming.

The camera system is also slated for a major upgrade. Leaks suggest...

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