iPhone 18 Delayed to 2027: Apple Supplier Confirms Release Date

Announcement from Largan Precision’s CEO

During the annual shareholder meeting of his company, as reported by BigGo Finance, Lin En-ping, the CEO of Largan Precision, made a notable statement. He revealed that “a major American client has postponed the launch of a new model to the first quarter of next year, thereby shifting the component supply timeline”. This adjustment allows for a more efficient use of the company’s production capacities throughout the year. It is well-known that Largan Precision is a leading supplier of camera lenses for the iPhone.

Apple’s Supply Chain Dynamics

Although Apple’s subcontractors are not permitted to explicitly name the client, the scale of the orders makes it clear who is being referred to when they mention a major American client. Regarding the specific iPhone model, it is likely the standard iPhone 18, whose launch has been rumored to be postponed to early 2027. Apple plans to unveil only the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max along with its first folding iPhone in September (the latter might be released slightly later). More details about these models can be found in this article.