Apple may delay the launch of the standard iPhone 18, according to a new supply chain leak from China. The leak claims Apple has extended production of the iPhone 17 and increased manufacturing capacity for the handset ahead of China’s Singles’ Day sales in November. The move suggests the iPhone 17 could remain Apple’s main base model for longer than usual. Earlier reports had already suggested Apple may separate the launch schedules of its standard and premium iPhone models, with the base iPhone 18 potentially arriving in early 2027.