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iPhone 18 Pro set to become Apple’s new default model

9to5Mac • Wed, 12 Aug 2026

iPhone 18 Pro is being unveiled in mere weeks , and due to a lineup overhaul this year, it’s set to become Apple’s new default model like never before.

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iPhone 18 Pro is being unveiled in mere weeks , and due to a lineup overhaul this year, it’s set to become Apple’s new default model like never before.

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iPhone 18 Pro is being unveiled in mere weeks , and due to a lineup overhaul this year, it’s set to become Apple’s new default model like never before.

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