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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Apple rumored to release 6 different new iPhone models starting next year — here's what's coming
Before summer kicks off in 2027, Apple could have six different iPhone models available for purchase according to a regular leaker on Weibo. The rumor comes from Instant Digital, who posted today (July 22) "there will be 6 new iPhone models to choose from." Their predictions are are right more often than not. Basically, from the usual iPhone 18 launch until the iPhone 18e launches in the early spring, Apple could have its biggest iPhone lineup to date — including the iPhone Fold. Rumored iPhone 18 models (2027) iPhone 18 iPhone 18 Air iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone Fold iPhone 18e Strangely, the release schedule could be radically different with earlier reports claiming that Apple might split the release of the iPhone 18. According to a report in The Information back in May, Apple would launch the high-end iPhones first, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and new iPhone Fold. The company would then follow up in the spring with the cheaper three options — the regular iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Air and iPhone 18e. The most anticipated iPhone for next year is easily the iPhone Fold, as it would be Apple's first foldable phone. It's rumored to feature a 5.5-inch cover display, 7.8-inch internal screen and dual 48MP cameras, plus a bigger battery than the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Typically, Apple also keeps a couple of older phones for sale after releasing a new generation of iPhones. Currently, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are still on sale alongside the five current iPhone 16 variants. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors So, we could see 8 total available models in 2027 with at least a couple of iPhone 17 models sticking around as well. This would be the largest variety of iPhone models that Apple would ever have officially available at the same time. More from Tom's Guide
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
iPhone 18 may never launch: Apple reportedly planning major shakeup after iPhone 17 5G phone
Apple could be preparing to drop the base iPhone 18 model altogether as part of a major revamp of its iPhone lineup, according to new reports. Industry insiders suggest that following the launch of the iPhone 17 series this year, the company may introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2026, pushing the standard iPhone 18 release to a later date or removing it entirely. Following the launch of the iPhone 17 series this year, the company may introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2026.(REUTERS) What happens after the iPhone 17 launch? Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, expected to launch in September 2025, will include: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air (an ultra-thin model replacing the Plus variant), iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Among these, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to draw attention with its ultra-slim design, reportedly just 5.6mm thick. However, its compact form may come at the cost of battery size and camera performance. In contrast, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will reportedly get thicker, allowing for a bigger battery and improved hardware. 2026: No iPhone 18, but a foldable instead? In a major shift, Apple is likely to skip the base iPhone 18 in the fall 2026 lineup. According to reports from Wayne Ma and Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to introduce a foldable iPhone alongside: iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Fold The foldable iPhone is rumoured to feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch external screen, along with a crease-free, book-style folding design. This new device could become the most expensive iPhone ever, positioned as a premium flagship model. 2027: Six iPhones and a return of the base model In 2027, Apple is expected to launch as many as six iPhone models, including: Spring: iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e (delayed from the previous year) Fall: iPhone 19 Air, iPhone 19 Pro, iPhone 19 Pro Max, iPhone 19 Fold Some 2027 models, especially the Pro versions, may feature a completely cutout-free display, potentially marking Apple's first true all-screen iPhone, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone.
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Foldable iPhone tipped to launch in 2026, priced around $2,000 with 7.8-inch display: Report
Apple may be preparing to enter the foldable smartphone segment, with fresh reports suggesting the company could launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026. While Apple has yet to confirm any official plans, media reports and analysts indicate that development is now well underway, with a release potentially slated for the second half of next year. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the foldable iPhone could debut alongside the iPhone 18 series. If accurate, this would mark Apple's most significant iPhone design shift since the iPhone X, and introduce a new form factor to the company's smartphone line-up. Leaked details suggest that the device will likely adopt a book-style design, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold range, featuring a 7.8-inch foldable inner display and a 5.5-inch external cover screen. The handset is expected to measure approximately 4.5mm in thickness when unfolded and around 9mm when closed, positioning it among the thinnest foldable smartphones on the market. Reportedly, the expected pricing places the foldable iPhone in the ultra-premium category, with projections hovering around $2,000, or roughly ₹ 1.72 lakh in India. Apple's approach to new product categories is known for its cautious nature. Rather than being first to market, the company typically waits for technologies to mature before entering with its own iteration. In the case of foldables, Android manufacturers such as Samsung have already introduced multiple hardware generations, addressing issues like hinge durability and screen creases, problems Apple is reportedly aiming to avoid with an improved hinge system and thinner display materials. The forthcoming device may also differ from recent iPhone models in other areas. Speculation suggests it could forgo FaceID in favour of a side-mounted TouchID sensor, possibly as a trade-off to maintain a slim profile. A new dual-lens rear camera system and a Meta Lens front camera are also said to be in development. On the software front, iOS 27 is reportedly being tailored for the foldable format, with features designed to take advantage of the larger screen. Enhancements in multitasking, split-screen use, and potential support for the Apple Pencil are all being explored. China is expected to be a key focus market for the foldable iPhone, given the growing popularity of foldable devices in the region. However, availability in other global markets remains uncertain, particularly for the first-generation model.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Apple to launch its first foldable iPhone next year with Samsung Galaxy Fold 7-like design and Rs 1.75 lakh price
Apple may finally be ready to launch its first foldable iPhone next year, after years of rumours and internal testing. While the company hasn't officially confirmed anything yet, multiple reports suggest that development is now in full swing, and a 2026 release is looking increasingly likely. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is targeting the second half of the year, and the device could arrive alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. It will be Apple's first major iPhone redesign since the iPhone X, and by the looks of it, the foldable iPhone will follow a book-style design, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. That means we can expect a large inner display that opens like a tablet, along with a smaller cover screen for regular use. The expected price? Well, around $2,000, which is roughly Rs 1.72 lakh in reason for the delay is Apple's approach to new categories. The company has rarely been the first to venture into a new product category. Instead, the company often waits for the technology to mature and then tries to improve on it. With foldables, Samsung and other Android brands have already built the foundation, working through multiple generations of hardware and software. Reports suggest Apple sees this as an advantage, giving it the chance to avoid common pain points like screen creases and hinge durability. One of the key goals, apparently, is to reduce the visible crease when the display is unfolded. To achieve that, Apple is said to be experimenting with an advanced hinge mechanism and thinner far as the specs go, the foldable iPhone is tipped to feature a 7.8-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch cover screen. It is rumoured to measure just 4.5mm when open, and around 9mm when folded, which would make it one of the slimmest foldable phones on the market. There's also talk of Apple using a new dual-camera lens system at the rear, and possibly a Meta Lens front camera. It could also be one of the first iPhones in a long time to ditch FaceID in favour of a side-mounted TouchID sensor, possibly to save space and make up for the slim aesthetic. The software side of things is also expected to see changes. Reportedly, iOS 27 is being built with the foldable form-factor in mind, meaning the user experience could be different from regular bar-style iPhones. Features that take advantage of the larger screen, multitasking, and possibly Apple Pencil support are all being is said to be targeting China as one of the key markets for the foldable, as demand for foldable phones continues to rise in the region. However, it's unclear whether the first-gen model will be widely available across global markets at again, nothing is official for now, so we suggest taking this information with a heavy grain of salt. That said, if everything goes as planned, this will turn out to be one of the most exciting products Apple has launched in years. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest on the iPhone Fold.- Ends
Tom's Guide
15-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 20 could have an incredibly advanced design — but I'm worried Apple will mess it up
While the iPhone 17's drastic redesign may be on the forefront of a lot of people's minds, I can't help but think about what's coming in the future. No, not the iPhone 18, but the one that's coming after that — the 20th anniversary phone reportedly due in 2027. That release may be more than two years out, but we've already been hearing a lot of rumors about what this phone could look like. And if those rumors are correct, we could be looking at the first full-screen iPhone Apple has ever made. That's an exciting prospect, especially since full-screen phones didn't get a fair shot the first time round. But I can't help but be concerned about some of the other design changes that are supposedly on the way with the 20th anniversary iPhone. And it's making me wonder whether Apple's going to make a habit of questionable redesigns. One of the biggest rumors is that Apple will be offering a full-screen display with the iPhone 20. A proper one, with no interruptions to speak of — no notches, no cutouts. The phone would feature just pure screen with all the important stuff hiding away under the surface, including the front camera. The idea of an under-display camera is not new. Several phones already shipping have included the hidden lens under their screens — most notably, the Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 through the more recent Galaxy Z Fold 6. The problem is that those lenses haven't really proven their worth. In fact, he Galaxy Z Fold series is a great example of that, with each subsequent generation coming with the exact same hidden camera hardware. And to be honest, the quality of the images from the Z Fold 3 wasn't really that impressive to begin with. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has switched back to a classic hole-punch camera, which gives us a much better point of comparison. It's unclear why Samsung switched back, so we don't know whether photo quality was a factor, but our preliminary camera testing shows that the Z Fold 7 does seem to take better selfies than the Z Fold 6's under-display camera. The prospect of Apple (or any other company, for that matter) opting for an under-display lens as the main selfie camera has me concerned. As we've seen, those shooters aren't quite at the same level as hole-punch cameras, and while Galaxy Z Fold owners had plenty of other options thanks to a flexible format, phones that don't fold can't offer the same versatility with what camera you use. You can't opt for the alternate selfie camera because it doesn't exist. Nor can you use the rear cameras, because you don't have the viewfinder to align everything in frame. Admittedly, Apple isn't the kind of company to switch to sub-par hardware on a whim. The company was rumored to have delayed production on its foldable iPhone for a long time, because it was set on not having a visible crease across the phone's main display. Which suggests that any hypothetical under-display camera featured on a iPhone will be of sufficient quality to meet its own infamously high standards. Still, I'll be less concerned when I see it happen. As much as I'd love to see an uninterrupted full-screen display, I'll have to be markedly skeptical about the whole thing. One of the other big rumors we've heard is that the 20th anniversary iPhone may be a "mostly glass curved iPhone." Another rumor claims that this will involve a "four-edge bending technology." And, oh boy, I really hope those two rumors do not interact. Because otherwise it means Apple resurrected the curved screen phone. A lot of that concern comes from the concept of "quad curved" phone displays, which are particularly common with Chinese flagships — the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the OnePlus 13 and Motorola Edge 60 to name a few. Hearing a phrase like "four-edge bending" sounds an awful lot like Apple's pulling its own spin on the same thing. Throw in the rumor that this will supposedly help hide the bezels, which is one of the most common defenses of curved phone screens, and it really has my hair standing on edge. I will not beat around the bush: I despise curbed phone screens, and have for several years now. Not only does the curve make tapping the edges of your screen much harder, the curve itself is a notable weak point in the glass. To make matters worse it's so much harder to apply a screen protector and make up for that loss of strength. Needless to say I celebrated when Samsung finally gave up on curved displays, and the last thing I want is for Apple to kickstart the whole stupid trend again. As much as phone companies may try and deny it, what Apple does influences how others design their own phones. Whether it's making Android look more like iOS or just blatantly copying features and colors, if Apple does something, you can be sure that at least some of its rivals will do the exact same thing in a year or two. I don't think I can bring myself to have to go through that again with a curved display revival. I'd like to think Apple knows what it's doing, and won't offer such a horrible design to the 20th anniversary iPhones. But considering the questionable look supposedly coming to the iPhone 17 Pro — that full-width camera bar rumored for the phone doesn't look so good to me — I'm not sure I can put much faith in the design going forward. We are still extremely early in the iPhone 20's rumor cycle. The phone isn't expected to arrive until 2027, to mark the iPhone's 20th birthday, and that means a lot can and probably will change between now and then. Perhaps Apple discovers that some of its loftier plans aren't going to work the way it had hoped in the ensuing years. Or maybe the company realizes that some of these preliminary decisions are just kinda dumb. But if what we've heard so far is true, and Apple continues with it as planned? My hope is that the company figures out how to do it all properly — namely, under-display selfie cameras that can take high quality photos and video, and an all-glass screen that doesn't inadvertently resurrect the worst display trend since everyone tried to make 3D TVs a thing.
