Apple Reportedly Preparing 'Biggest Set of iPhone Revamps' Ever

[MacRumors]

Apple is working on "the biggest set of iPhone revamps in the product's history," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Specifically, he is referring to the long-rumored foldable iPhone, as well as an ambitious 20th-anniversary iPhone with a truly "edge-to-edge" design.

In an in-depth profile of Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus, who is widely considered to be the leading candidate to become Apple's next CEO whenever Tim Cook steps down, Gurman said Ternus is "overseeing the biggest set of iPhone revamps in the product's history, including a foldable model this year and a version with an edge-to-edge screen that could arrive as early as 2027, for the device's 20th anniversary."

Apple is expected to unveil the foldable iPhone in September this year, while the 20th-anniversary iPhone would debut next year, if such a device materializes. Apple unveiled the original iPhone in January 2007, so the iconic device turns 20 next year.

Given the article was focused on Ternus, it did not provide any further details about these iPhone models, but there are already plenty of rumors.

Like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, the foldable iPhone will open up like a book, providing users with a large screen for watching videos, playing games, and multitasking. iOS 27 is expected to be optimized for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side apps.

A few months ago, a report said the foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display. It was initially rumored that the device would have a virtually "crease-free" inner display, but it was later reported that Apple is using technology that "reduces the crease without eliminating it entirely."

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the foldable iPhone to have two rear cameras, one front camera, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID.

As for the 20th-anniversary iPhone, previous reports have indicated that the device will have a seamless design, with a curved glass enclosure and no cutouts in the display. To achieve this, the front camera would be located under the screen.

It is unclear if Apple will be able to pull off such a device by next year, but if it does, then it truly would be a big two years ahead for the iPhone.

Article Link: Apple Reportedly Preparing 'Biggest Set of iPhone Revamps' Ever

 

[awshucks]

No new revamped iPhones will pull me away from my iPhone Air!

 

[pcd213]

Can someone remind me, does the EU regulation prevent Apple from pursuing wireless charging only for the 20th anniversary device?

 

[MayaUser]

Beautiful...too bad the inner UI will be like the first iPad...

 

[MayaUser]

Can someone remind me, does the EU regulation prevent Apple from pursuing wireless charging only for the 20th anniversary device?

No, they dont

 

[contacos]

Before we all get too excited. Remember when we expected the biggest redesign ever to the Apple Watch "X"

 

[MayaUser]

In early 2027 we know we will have iphone 18e and the iphone air 2

 

[MarkNewton2023]

Apple is working on "the biggest set of iPhone revamps in the product's history," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Specifically, he is referring to the long-rumored foldable iPhone, as well as an ambitious 20th-anniversary iPhone with a truly "edge-to-edge" design.

In an in-depth profile of Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus, who is widely considered to be the leading candidate to become Apple's next CEO whenever Tim Cook steps down, Gurman said Ternus is "overseeing the biggest set of iPhone revamps in the product's history, including a foldable model this year and a version with an edge-to-edge screen that could arrive as early as 2027, for the device's 20th anniversary."

Apple is expected to unveil the foldable iPhone in September this year, while the 20th-anniversary iPhone would debut next year, if such a device materializes. Apple unveiled the original iPhone in January 2007, so the iconic device turns 20 next year.

Given the article was focused on Ternus, it did not provide any further details about these iPhone models, but there are already plenty of rumors.

Like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, the foldable iPhone will open up like a book, providing users with a large screen for watching videos, playing games, and multitasking. iOS 27 is expected to be optimized for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side apps.

A few months ago, a report said the foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display. It was initially rumored that the device would have a virtually "crease-free" inner display, but it was later reported that Apple is using technology that "reduces the crease without eliminating it entirely."

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the foldable iPhone to have two rear cameras, one front camera, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID.

As for the 20th-anniversary iPhone, previous reports have indicated that the device will have a seamless design, with a curved glass enclosure and no cutouts in the display. To achieve this, the front camera would be located under the screen.

It is unclear if Apple will be able to pull off such a device by next year, but if it does, then it truly would be a big two years ahead for the iPhone.

Article Link: Apple Reportedly Preparing 'Biggest Set of iPhone Revamps' Ever

Totally agree with Mark. iFold or Foldable phone will be the major and biggest iPhone revamps ever. It will be the most user transformative, revolutionary and evolution iPhone experience ever in the Apple history and will be the root of other type of foldable type iPhones when Apple is ready to launch. So exciting!! ❤️❤️❤️It feels 1,000 years to the time of foldable iPhone launch!

 

[MarkNewton2023]

Apple is working on "the biggest set of iPhone revamps in the product's history," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Specifically, he is referring to the long-rumored foldable iPhone, as well as an ambitious 20th-anniversary iPhone with a truly "edge-to-edge" design.

In an in-depth profile of Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus, who is widely considered to be the leading candidate to become Apple's next CEO whenever Tim Cook steps down, Gurman said Ternus is "overseeing the biggest set of iPhone revamps in the product's history, including a foldable model this year and a version with an edge-to-edge screen that could arrive as early as 2027, for the device's 20th anniversary."

Apple is expected to unveil the foldable iPhone in September this year, while the 20th-anniversary iPhone would debut next year, if such a device materializes. Apple unveiled the original iPhone in January 2007, so the iconic device turns 20 next year.

Given the article was focused on Ternus, it did not provide any further details about these iPhone models, but there are already plenty of rumors.

Like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, the foldable iPhone will open up like a book, providing users with a large screen for watching videos, playing games, and multitasking. iOS 27 is expected to be optimized for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side apps.

A few months ago, a report said the foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display. It was initially rumored that the device would have a virtually "crease-free" inner display, but it was later reported that Apple is using technology that "reduces the crease without eliminating it entirely."

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the foldable iPhone to have two rear cameras, one front camera, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID.

As for the 20th-anniversary iPhone, previous reports have indicated that the device will have a seamless design, with a curved glass enclosure and no cutouts in the display. To achieve this, the front camera would be located under the screen.

It is unclear if Apple will be able to pull off such a device by next year, but if it does, then it truly would be a big two years ahead for the iPhone.

Article Link: Apple Reportedly Preparing 'Biggest Set of iPhone Revamps' Ever

I trust Apple has a lot of great updates for their iPhone line.

 

[hokuspokus]

I hope they can get the foldable to run iPad apps when unfolded. Was sad to read earlier that it was rumored not to be able to run iPad apps.

 

[MarkNewton2023]

No new revamped iPhones will pull me away from my iPhone Air!

It is great to hear that Apple addressed your needs and favorite iPhone type! Apple is superb on addressing customer needs and concerns!

 

[MarkNewton2023]

I hope they can get the foldable to run iPad apps when unfolded. Was sad to read earlier that it was rumored not to be able to run iPad apps.

I trust Apple will work on your concern and everyone including me on this eventually. No biggies! The most important is the first step of birthing of iPhone and iPad hybrid on the way!

 

[zorinlynx]

Can someone remind me, does the EU regulation prevent Apple from pursuing wireless charging only for the 20th anniversary device?

Why would anyone want this?

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Can someone remind me, does the EU regulation prevent Apple from pursuing wireless charging only for the 20th anniversary device?

Nope. Hopefully the market does though...what a terrible idea.

 

[mozumder]

How about an “accordion” iPhone?

 

[Taq'aix]

I’ll take the 18 Pro this year and wait for the second gen “edge-to-edge” Pro.✌️

 

[I/0]

TLDR: Skip the 18 Pros.

 

[chrono1081]

I'll wait until they're not ugly again.

 

[svish]

Have been waiting a long time for the foldable from Apple. But will be disappointing if it comes without FaceID and telephoto lens. Eagerly looking forward to the 20th anniversary iPhone. Will be fantastic if it is an all screen iPhone with under screen FaceID and front camera.

 

[Biro]

I’m not sure that a true edge-to-edge screen is desirable. I can see issues with inadvertent commands from simply holding the phone the “wrong” way.

 

[Col4bin]

 

[CarAnalogy]

Why would anyone want this?

Nope. Hopefully the market does though...what a terrible idea.

Agreed, I hope they never do this.

As an aside, imagine if the EU hadn’t forced Apple to go to USB C. It seems like they still didn’t want to do it for some crazy reason. Imagine a phone like a 17 Pro Max or this foldable phone with a Lightning port.

I don’t know what ports ever did to Apple but clearly it was traumatizing.

 

[Zenman12]

I bet no edge to edge. They won’t even be able to get it all under the display although they will work hard to do so. They will have the smaller DI for a while as they hack away.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

Agreed, I hope they never do this.

As an aside, imagine if the EU hadn’t forced Apple to go to USB C. It seems like they still didn’t want to do it for some crazy reason. Imagine a phone like a 17 Pro Max or this foldable phone with a Lightning port.

I don’t know what ports ever did to Apple but clearly it was traumatizing.

As always with apple the reason was money

 

[cicalinarrot]

Can someone remind me, does the EU regulation prevent Apple from pursuing wireless charging only for the 20th anniversary device?

No, fully wireless charged devices are not included, and that's how we have Apple Watches.

As they were imposing USB C, the EU thought it was soon to talk about a standard for wireless charging too but that they'd be keeping an eye on the evolution of the technology to avoid fragmentation. Which was basically a warning for manufacturers not to come out with some other wacky proprietary system if they didn't want it to become obsolete as soon as a common standard had came out and was imposed again.

Source:

The EU common charger

The common charging solution promotes the use of common chargers for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices.

single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu