Apple Announces iPhone 18 Will Be Fully Identical to iPhone 17

Cupertino, CA — In a bold move described by some as “philosophically minimalist,” Apple has officially announced that the upcoming iPhone 18 will be completely identical to its predecessor, the iPhone 17.

“We’ve decided not to change a single thing,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook during the keynote address. “Why improve what is already perfect? Or at least expensive?”

Analysts confirm that the iPhone 18 will feature the same dimensions, same processor, same camera, and even the same packaging—though the sticker on the box will now read “18” instead of “17.”

Customers can expect no upgrades, no surprises, and no confusion. “It’s a phone. It works. Let’s not overthink it,” Cook added, to thunderous applause from an audience largely made up of marketing executives and exhausted developers.

The only real difference? The price tag—now $50 higher, “to reflect inflation, loyalty, and the font redesign in Settings.”

Early reviews are in: “It feels exactly like my iPhone 17,” said one beta tester. “And somehow, I still want it.”