Apple is reportedly preparing one of its most ambitious product line-ups yet, with the iPhone 18 Pro expected to launch alongside the company’s first foldable iPhone later this year.
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is working on several next-generation devices, including foldable smartphones, AI-powered AirPods, smart glasses and a redesigned iPhone planned to mark the product’s 20th anniversary.
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While the company has not officially confirmed the roadmap, the report suggests Apple is gearing up for a major hardware expansion over the next two years.
When could the iPhone 18 Pro launch?
Based on Apple’s usual release cycle, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to debut in September 2026, likely during the first half of the month.
Apple traditionally unveils its flagship iPhones in early September. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 lineups were introduced on September 9, while the iPhone 15 series debuted on September 12.
Reports also suggest Apple could increase iPhone prices this year due to rising memory and storage component costs, though the company has not announced any pricing details.
Is Apple finally launching a foldable iPhone?
According to Bloomberg, Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
The foldable model is reportedly powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip and will mark the company’s entry into the foldable smartphone segment. Bloomberg had earlier reported that Apple is already planning a second-generation foldable model for late 2027, indicating that foldables could become a regular part of its product portfolio.
The report also says Apple is working on redesigned anniversary iPhones, internally codenamed V73 and V74, expected to arrive in late 2027. These devices are said to feature nearly edge-to-edge displays with curved glass and run on Apple’s next-generation 2-nanometre A21 processor.
AI AirPods and smart glasses also in development
Bloomberg reported that Apple is developing camera-equipped AirPods designed to enhance Siri by providing visual context rather than capturing photos or videos.
The cameras would reportedly help Siri identify objects and answer questions about a user’s surroundings. The product, internally codenamed B798, has reportedly been delayed because of Apple’s ongoing work on artificial intelligence software.
The company is also said to be exploring AI-powered smart glasses and wearable devices that could arrive as early as 2027.
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According to the report, Apple is simultaneously developing a new generation of processors, with future flagship devices expected to transition from 2-nanometre chips to even more advanced 1.4-nanometre technology by 2028.
Apple has not officially announced any of the reported products or launch timelines.
FAQs
Q1. When is the iPhone 18 Pro expected to launch?
According to reports, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro in September 2026, following its traditional annual launch schedule.
Q2. Will Apple launch its first foldable iPhone this year?
Bloomberg reports that Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, although the company has not officially confirmed the launch.
