Renowned Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, claims Apple will unveil and ship 2018 iPhones in September, despite previous reports alluding to production delays for the smaller 6.1-inch variety.

Kuo predicts the new 6.1-inch device will tempt many iPhone owners to upgrade, with many features similar to the iPhone X for just US$600 – US$700.

A new Apple Watch is also tipped to be unveiled in the second half of 2018, featuring a larger display, and extra health monitoring sensors.

As previously reported, a new iPad with facial recognition and ‘affordable’ MacBook Air laptops are also said to be part of new 2018 hardware.

Kuo asserts Apple’s 2019 iPhones will feature ‘ground-breaking’ never-before-seen features, with more information set to be revealed later this year.