Apple is about to kick off development work on its iOS 27 operating system coming next year that will reportedly include software features for a foldable iPhone.
iOS 27 to prioritize software features for a foldable iPhone
Rumors
The upcoming M5 iPad Pro could have two selfie cameras
Apple's upcoming M5 iPad Pro may feature a second front-facing camera, allowing you to take great selfies in both portrait and landscape orientations.
A foldable iPhone could be slightly thicker than Samsung’s latest offering
A foldable iPhone could be thinner than 5mm when unfolded, but still slightly thicker than Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold 7, says a leaker with a mixed track record.
Foldable iPhone price might start at $1,800
Apple is expected to release its first foldable iPhone in 2026, with a starting price estimated to range between $1800 and $2000.
Here are all of the alleged color options for this year’s iPhone 17 lineup
Apple is expected to tweak the colors for this year's iPhone 17 lineup and bring fresh new finishes, including an all-new orange option for the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Foldable iPhone may use Samsung’s crease-proof screen instead of Apple’s custom design
Apple has been predicted to turn to Samsung for crease-proof screens for the first foldable iPhone instead of its custom but-not-quite-ready-yet solution.
When will Apple announce the iPhone 17 lineup? Convention wisdom points to the week of September 8.
Apple should make an official iPhone 17 announcement during the week of September 8, ahead of retail launch around mid-September.
iPhone 17 could bring a more functional Dynamic Island
The Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone 17 should become “more functional and integrated” thanks to “significant changes” Apple has in the works.
A chip-and-ship refresh to Vision Pro might arrive this year
Apple could refresh its Vision Pro headset this year, but the device will reportedly be a “chip-and-ship” update instead of a major redesign.
Base iPhone 17 could remain stuck at 8GB of RAM
The base iPhone 17 could be the only model in Apple's 2024 smartphone lineup equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 12, like the entire iPhone 16 family.
The Apple Support app could gain a ChatGPT-style AI chatbot to resolve some queries without human assistance
The official Apple Support app for the iPhone and iPad could gain an AI-powered support chatbot to resolve some customers' queries without human agents.
Apple TV+ may stream Formula 1 in the US starting with the 2026 season
Apple is reportedly in active talks to acquire the rights to stream Formula 1 i the United States on its Apple TV video service through the built-in TV app.