Why Did Apple Skip iPhone 9 and Microsoft Skip Windows 9: Was it Superstition or Marketing Strategy?

Last Updated: Jun 2, 2026, 14:34 IST

Why did Apple skip iPhone 9 and Microsoft skip Windows 9? In this article, read why Apple skipped iPhone 9 and Microsoft skipped Windows 9. Learn the marketing, technical, and branding reasons behind the missing number 9 and why several tech companies avoided using it in major product launches.

Why Did Apple Skip iPhone 9 and Microsoft skip Windows 9?
Why Did Apple Skip iPhone 9 and Microsoft skip Windows 9?

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First Published: Jun 2, 2026, 14:34 IST

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