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Apple Rumors: AI-Powered AirPods, Foldable Phones, and 20th Anniversary iPhone

The Verge AI · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min read · Read original article →

Apple Rumors: AI-Powered AirPods, Foldable Phones, and 20th Anniversary iPhone

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman shares new details on upcoming Apple hardware, including AI-powered AirPods with cameras and a late 2027 launch, a second-generation foldable phone, and a ‘20th anniversary’ iPhone with a nearly edge-to-edge display. These rumors align with previous predictions, but the changing landscape of Apple’s leadership and component shortages may impact the plans.

💡 Key Takeaways

  1. Apple is developing AI-powered AirPods with cameras for a late 2027 launch, potentially providing Siri with visual context about surroundings.
  2. A second-generation foldable phone is expected to follow this year's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with similar sizes and a nearly edge-to-edge display.
  3. The '20th anniversary' iPhone, dubbed V73 and V74, will feature a nearly edge-to-edge display and curved glass, with plans to shift to 1.4nm technology for the A22 Pro.

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