Apple's established annual iPhone release cadence, with new models typically announced in September following the prior year's launch, underpins the 98.5% market-implied probability for an iPhone 18 release in 2026. Traders cite consistent historical timing across multiple generations, recent supply-chain stability reports, and the absence of any official signals suggesting delays or cancellations as key drivers of consensus. While near-certain sentiment reflects this pattern, realistic risks remain around potential component shortages, integration challenges with advanced AI features, or unforeseen regulatory hurdles on hardware components that could shift timelines by weeks or months.
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$173,240 Vol.
$173,240 Vol.
Dec 30, 2026
99% chance
$173,240 Vol.
$173,240 Vol.
Dec 30, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple officially releases iPhone 18 by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying product must be named "iPhone" and be recognized as a successor to the original iPhone product, similar to the relationship between iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. A new iPhone product released without a number, under a designation other than iPhone 18, will qualify if it retains the original functions of the iPhone and expands on them in such a way that it is clear that this product is a successor.
In order to be considered released, the product must be available for purchase by the general public within the specified timeframe. An announcement or unveiling alone is not sufficient.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Apple. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Apple's established annual iPhone release cadence, with new models typically announced in September following the prior year's launch, underpins the 98.5% market-implied probability for an iPhone 18 release in 2026. Traders cite consistent historical timing across multiple generations, recent supply-chain stability reports, and the absence of any official signals suggesting delays or cancellations as key drivers of consensus. While near-certain sentiment reflects this pattern, realistic risks remain around potential component shortages, integration challenges with advanced AI features, or unforeseen regulatory hurdles on hardware components that could shift timelines by weeks or months.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple officially releases iPhone 18 by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying product must be named "iPhone" and be recognized as a successor to the original iPhone product, similar to the relationship between iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. A new iPhone product released without a number, under a designation other than iPhone 18, will qualify if it retains the original functions of the iPhone and expands on them in such a way that it is clear that this product is a successor.
In order to be considered released, the product must be available for purchase by the general public within the specified timeframe. An announcement or unveiling alone is not sufficient.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Apple. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A qualifying product must be named "iPhone" and be recognized as a successor to the original iPhone product, similar to the relationship between iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. A new iPhone product released without a number, under a designation other than iPhone 18, will qualify if it retains the original functions of the iPhone and expands on them in such a way that it is clear that this product is a successor.
In order to be considered released, the product must be available for purchase by the general public within the specified timeframe. An announcement or unveiling alone is not sufficient.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Apple. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Dec 12, 2025, 5:53 PM ET
Volume
$173,240End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Dec 12, 2025, 5:53 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple officially releases iPhone 18 by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying product must be named "iPhone" and be recognized as a successor to the original iPhone product, similar to the relationship between iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. A new iPhone product released without a number, under a designation other than iPhone 18, will qualify if it retains the original functions of the iPhone and expands on them in such a way that it is clear that this product is a successor.
In order to be considered released, the product must be available for purchase by the general public within the specified timeframe. An announcement or unveiling alone is not sufficient.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Apple. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Apple's established annual iPhone release cadence, with new models typically announced in September following the prior year's launch, underpins the 98.5% market-implied probability for an iPhone 18 release in 2026. Traders cite consistent historical timing across multiple generations, recent supply-chain stability reports, and the absence of any official signals suggesting delays or cancellations as key drivers of consensus. While near-certain sentiment reflects this pattern, realistic risks remain around potential component shortages, integration challenges with advanced AI features, or unforeseen regulatory hurdles on hardware components that could shift timelines by weeks or months.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple officially releases iPhone 18 by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying product must be named "iPhone" and be recognized as a successor to the original iPhone product, similar to the relationship between iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. A new iPhone product released without a number, under a designation other than iPhone 18, will qualify if it retains the original functions of the iPhone and expands on them in such a way that it is clear that this product is a successor.
In order to be considered released, the product must be available for purchase by the general public within the specified timeframe. An announcement or unveiling alone is not sufficient.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Apple. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A qualifying product must be named "iPhone" and be recognized as a successor to the original iPhone product, similar to the relationship between iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. A new iPhone product released without a number, under a designation other than iPhone 18, will qualify if it retains the original functions of the iPhone and expands on them in such a way that it is clear that this product is a successor.
In order to be considered released, the product must be available for purchase by the general public within the specified timeframe. An announcement or unveiling alone is not sufficient.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Apple. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$173,240End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Dec 12, 2025, 5:53 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Apple's established annual iPhone release cadence, with new models typically announced in September following the prior year's launch, underpins the 98.5% market-implied probability for an iPhone 18 release in 2026. Traders cite consistent historical timing across multiple generations, recent supply-chain stability reports, and the absence of any official signals suggesting delays or cancellations as key drivers of consensus. While near-certain sentiment reflects this pattern, realistic risks remain around potential component shortages, integration challenges with advanced AI features, or unforeseen regulatory hurdles on hardware components that could shift timelines by weeks or months.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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