Apple always calls its latest iPhones the best phones it’s ever made, and in some cases, the best phones it’s ever made. But when Apple says it next year, it may be more than just a marketing story. Recently power on newsletter, bloombergMark Gurman reported on an internal memo that showed there was a lot of excitement about the next iPhone.
Apple CEO John Ternas, who could eventually succeed Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO, said in a memo to Apple’s engineering group that the future called the iPhone roadmap “the most ambitious in product history.” The memo praised three deputy senators who were promoted to the vice presidential level: Richard Ding, Dave Pakula, and Donnie Nordhuse.
But what does Apple have in store for its most ambitious iPhone roadmap yet? Well, thanks to some iPhone leaks, we know a thing or two about it.
Here’s Apple’s purported iPhone roadmap for the next few years
While the iPhone 16 lineup received relatively modest hardware updates, the upcoming iPhone 17 appears to have significant improvements. The latest leak reveals a more consistent experience with three new 48MP lenses and an improved front-facing 24MP camera. There are also rumors that Apple will announce the iPhone 17 Air/Slim next fall.
The device is ultra-thin and changes the design of the iPhone, which has been largely static for several years. Details are still a mystery, but Apple is aiming for a mid-tier device, and while it won’t be as powerful as the Pro lineup, it could be more interesting than the base model of the iPhone 17.
Beyond 2025, display analyst Ross Young has already shared a possible roadmap for Apple’s iPhone. According to this iPhone leak, the company is preparing ProMotion and Always On technology for the base model, but the pro model will also have a narrower dynamic island in 2026. His predictions are as follows.
iPhone Pro:
- 2025: tablet shape
- 2026: Under panel Face ID + hole
- 2027: Under panel Face ID + under panel camera
Regular iPhone:
- 2025: Tablet shape with AOD and ProMotion
- 2026: Tablet shape with AOD and ProMotion
- 2027: Under Panel Face ID + Hole with AOD and ProMotion
Other analysts expect Apple to introduce a foldable iPad and foldable iPhone by late 2026. While these devices may be delayed, other rumors say Apple could introduce a foldable iPhone or an all-new smartphone by 2027 to celebrate the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. .
BGR We will continue to follow the latest iPhone leaks and rumors. Below you can find out more about next year’s flagships.
