Apple appears to be preparing its biggest iPhone lineup shake-up in years. A new report attributed to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman lays out Apple’s iPhone roadmap through 2028, including new details about the first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Air 2, the delayed standard iPhone 18, and an even more ambitious redesign planned for 2027.
The most important takeaway is that Apple’s first foldable iPhone is increasingly looking like a permanent new branch of the iPhone family rather than a one-off experiment.
Foldable “iPhone Ultra” Could Cost More Than $2,000
Gurman’s latest reporting says Apple’s first foldable iPhone will be roughly the size of a passport when folded and is expected to cost more than $2,000. The device is said to use an advanced hinge and Touch ID rather than Face ID, with both light and dark finishes reportedly planned.
Earlier reporting has pointed to roughly a 5.5-inch external display and 7.8-inch internal display, along with the A20 Pro chip, two rear cameras and MagSafe support.
The final product name remains unconfirmed. “iPhone Ultra” is increasingly being used in reports, but Apple has not publicly announced the name.
Apple May Release a New Foldable Every Year
One of today’s most significant new revelations is that Apple reportedly already has a second-generation foldable iPhone well into testing for 2027.
That model is expected to receive a newer chip, while a third-generation foldable planned for 2028 could increase both the exterior and interior display sizes.
If this roadmap holds, Apple would effectively establish an annual foldable upgrade cycle alongside its conventional iPhones.
iPhone Air 2 Gets Three Important Upgrades
Gurman’s roadmap also provides fresh information about the second-generation iPhone Air.
The iPhone Air 2 is now expected to gain:
- an Ultra Wide camera
- a faster processor
- longer battery life
The Air 2 is reportedly part of Apple’s spring 2027 iPhone wave rather than the September 2026 Pro launch.
That could address two of the biggest compromises associated with ultra-thin phone designs: camera flexibility and battery endurance.
Standard iPhone 18 Moves to Spring 2027
Today’s report further reinforces Apple’s unusual split-launch strategy.
The expected fall 2026 lineup is centered on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone, while the regular iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are reportedly scheduled for spring 2027.
Importantly, the latest credible roadmap does not identify an iPhone 18 Plus. Older rumors or concept images that include an iPhone 18 Plus should therefore be treated cautiously.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Still Expected Next Week
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max remain expected to headline Apple’s September launch alongside the foldable.
Current credible rumors include:
A20 Pro chip: Apple is expected to move its Pro models to a 2nm-generation processor.
Smaller Dynamic Island: Apple reportedly plans to reduce the front display cutout.
Improved vapor-chamber cooling: Both Pro phones could receive better thermal management.
Larger battery: The Pro Max in particular is expected to become slightly thicker to accommodate additional battery capacity.
Variable aperture: The Pro Max may receive a mechanically adjustable main-camera aperture, although reports still disagree on whether the feature will also appear on the smaller Pro.
The Bigger Story Could Arrive in 2027
Perhaps the most interesting part of Gurman’s roadmap concerns Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone generation.
The 2027 Pro models are reportedly being developed with curved glass around the corners and edges, significantly thinner bezels and a substantially redesigned appearance.
Gurman describes it as Apple’s biggest Pro-line redesign since the iPhone X era.
That means the iPhone 18 Pro generation may serve as an evolutionary step before Apple makes a much larger visual change one year later.
Credibility Check
Higher confidence: The split iPhone launch schedule, fall 2026 Pro models, spring 2027 standard iPhone 18, development of a foldable iPhone, and continued work on iPhone Air are now supported by repeated reporting from established Apple sources.
Credible but still unofficial: The $2,000+ foldable price, Touch ID, yearly foldable refreshes, Air 2 Ultra Wide camera and specific 2027 redesign details come from reporting attributed to Gurman but remain unconfirmed by Apple.
Still speculative: Exact foldable naming, final retail pricing, exact screen dimensions, launch-day availability and some camera configurations could still change.
Final Thoughts
Apple’s rumored strategy is becoming much clearer.
Instead of launching every iPhone together each September, the company appears ready to divide its lineup into premium fall releases and mainstream spring releases. Meanwhile, the foldable iPhone could become a yearly product family of its own, while the Air line evolves into a more capable ultra-thin alternative.
The most significant new detail today is therefore not a single iPhone 18 specification—it is the emerging roadmap for three consecutive generations of foldable iPhones, combined with a substantially upgraded Air 2 and a major 20th-anniversary redesign in 2027.
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Sources include Bloomberg reporting as summarized by 9to5Mac and other current Apple coverage.