Apple to unveil 20th‑anniversary iPhone models and next‑gen foldable in 2027

Apple is accelerating development of special iPhone models to mark the device's 20th anniversary in 2027. The company plans two premium sizes—around 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches—with nearly borderless, curved glass displays and the new A21 chip built on a 2‑nanometer process. At the same time, Apple is preparing a second‑generation foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, featuring a 7.7‑inch inner screen and a 5.3‑inch outer screen, and running a dedicated iOS 27 that supports split‑screen multitasking.

Apple may skip an iPhone 19 entirely, moving straight to the "iPhone 20" line, while also refreshing its broader ecosystem. Upcoming releases include the iPhone 18 Pro series with an A20 Pro chip, a budget iPhone 18 model, new Apple Watch Ultra 4 with satellite messaging, redesigned iPad Mini, MacBook Ultra with touch‑screen, AirPods Ultra with a built‑in camera, and a new smart‑glasses product. These coordinated launches aim to reinforce Apple’s dominance in the premium market and expand its spatial computing platform.

The announcements signal a major design shift—edge‑to‑edge glass, bezel‑less screens—and a bid to compete more directly with rival foldable smartphones from Samsung and Google. Apple’s extensive product rollout is expected to shape consumer expectations and influence the broader smartphone and wearables market throughout 2027.