Trending Now - Rumors Suggest Iphone 18's Bold Red Color Influences Android Design
WHO:
9to5Mac - Apple is the company considering a new color option for the iPhone 18 Pro.
Android Authority - Digital Chat Station is a leaker providing information about upcoming Android flagships.
WHAT:
9to5Mac - Leaker Mark Gurman stated that it is unclear whether the new deep red color for the iPhone 18 Pro will replace the Cosmic Orange or be an additional option.
Android Authority - Digital Chat Station shared a reference image of the deep red tone, suggesting it could be a standout color across both iPhone and Android ecosystems.
MacRumors - Instant Digital, another Weibo-based leaker, reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models will not come in black this year, marking the second consecutive year without this classic color option.
9to5Mac - Apple is reportedly considering a new deep red color option for the iPhone 18 Pro, described as crimson.
Android Authority - Digital Chat Station claims that upcoming Android flagships are preparing to adopt a similar deep red colorway as the iPhone 18 Pro.
Android Authority - The iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange color was noted to have boosted sales in some markets.
WHERE:
Android Authority - The information about Android flagships pertains to devices likely set for release in various markets.
WHEN:
9to5Mac - Bloomberg reported on the potential new color for the iPhone 18 Pro in February 2026.
Android Authority - The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be released later in 2026 or early in 2027.
WHY:
MacRumors - The potential adoption of the deep red color by Android manufacturers may be influenced by shared trend forecasting from global color agencies that track fashion trends.
9to5Mac - The introduction of a bold new color is seen as a strategy to capitalize on market trends, similar to the success of the Cosmic Orange color.
HOW:
9to5Mac - The leaker Digital Chat Station suggests that the deep red color for the iPhone 18 Pro is likely based on observations of prototype Android phones.
(UPDATED April 13, 2026 23:14 UTC)
Leaker Mark Gurman has revealed that it's still unclear whether the new deep red color for the iPhone 18 Pro will replace the Cosmic Orange or serve as an additional option. Meanwhile, Digital Chat Station shared an image of this deep red tone, indicating it could become a standout color not just for iPhones but also across Android devices. Additionally, Instant Digital reported that this year's iPhone 18 Pro models will not feature black, marking the second consecutive year without this classic color, a decision that may be influenced by global color trend forecasting.
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(UPDATED April 13, 2026 17:23 UTC)
Apple is reportedly considering a new deep crimson color option for the iPhone 18 Pro, a move aimed at capitalizing on market trends following the success of the Cosmic Orange color from the iPhone 17 Pro. Meanwhile, leaker Digital Chat Station claims that upcoming Android flagships are also preparing to adopt a similar deep red colorway. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be released later in 2026 or early in 2027, with this bold new color option potentially influencing sales across various markets.