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Apple Plans AI AirPods, Foldable & 20th-Anniversary iPhones for 2027

6/18/2026

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Apple Targets 2027

Apple aims to launch AI-sensor AirPods, a foldable iPhone and a 20th-anniversary iPhone in late 2027.
The B798 AirPods will embed cameras and LED lights that feed visual context to Siri without capturing photos or video.
Because AI software and model training remain unfinished, the V78 foldable and V73/V74 anniversary phones—using a 2-nm A21 chip and curved glass—will debut under CEO John Ternus on Sept. 1, following the slip to late 2027.

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Apple Staggers Launches

Apple will debut the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and a first foldable in September 2026.
Apple will launch the iPhone 18 and Air 2 in spring 2027, filling the gap between budget and Pro models, says incoming CEO John Ternus.
The staggered schedule mirrors Samsung’s multi-year flagship releases and lets Apple compete with early-year launches.
Spreading launches should give Apple an even cash flow and lessen reliance on a September sales peak.

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Apple Targets 2027

Apple aims to launch AI-sensor AirPods, a foldable iPhone and a 20th-anniversary iPhone in late 2027.
The B798 AirPods will embed cameras and LED lights that feed visual context to Siri without capturing photos or video.
Because AI software and model training remain unfinished, the V78 foldable and V73/V74 anniversary phones—using a 2-nm A21 chip and curved glass—will debut under CEO John Ternus on Sept. 1, following the slip to late 2027.

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