- 2027 could be Apple’s “biggest product year” ever
- This is according to Apple watcher Mark Gurman
- Potential new devices include the iPhone 20 Pro series, the iPhone Ultra 2, the iPhone Air 2, Apple glasses, and more
2026 is set to be a big year for Apple, especially as we’re likely to see the company’s first foldable phone in the form of the iPhone Ultra. But next year could be even bigger; in fact, it could be Apple’s “biggest product year” ever.
That’s according to reputable Apple tipster Mark Gurman, speaking to TBPN (via 9to5Mac), and he went on to mention much of what’s (probably) coming in 2027.
We’ve listed those rumored devices and other possibilities below, which, combined, certainly could make for a massive year.
1. iPhone 18
The iPhone 18 could be one of the first devices we see from Apple next year; it’s rumored to be getting a launch in or around March. That would be a break from tradition for Apple, as previously, mainline iPhones have landed in September, but this year, we might just see the iPhone 18 Pro series and the iPhone Ultra in September.
In any case, the iPhone 18 will likely have a new A20 chipset, with leaks suggesting it might be boosted to 12GB of RAM to help with AI.
It could also have a new 24MP front-facing camera and a smaller Dynamic Island than the iPhone 17, but it might also have a simplified Camera Control, which could lack a capacitive sensor. That might help keep costs down.
2. iPhone 18e
The iPhone 18e will probably land alongside the iPhone 18 and is likely to be next year’s cheapest iPhone model.
This device could have a smaller display than the iPhone 18 and just 8GB of RAM from what we’ve heard so far, but it might still have an A20 chipset, which could be the main upgrade over its predecessor.
3. iPhone Air 2
Now we’re getting to one of the more exciting 2027 devices, as Apple is also reportedly going to launch a successor to the iPhone Air next year. This might also land in March, and reports suggest it could have a second rear camera and better battery life — fixing two of the biggest issues with the original.
4. iPhone 20 Pro series
The iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max will also probably land next year. That’s right, 20, not 19, with Apple reportedly skipping 19 so the naming of the new models lines up with the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.
And it’s not just the name that’s getting special attention — these could be Apple’s most exciting phones in years; they’re rumored to have a new design, potentially with solid-state buttons and a quad-curved screen.
It’s also possible that the iPhone 20 Pro will have an all-glass design, and it could have an under-display selfie camera (though that feature might be ready in time for the iPhone 18 Pro).
Whatever the case, the gist from rumors is that Apple plans to go all out with the iPhone 20 Pro series, so it should be worth the wait — although these phones probably won’t land until September 2027.
5. iPhone Ultra 2
The iPhone Ultra 2 could also land in September 2027, but it’s hard to know what, exactly, to expect from this device, considering the first model hasn’t even launched yet.
However, this foldable phone is likely to be more powerful than the original iPhone Ultra, and Apple may well make other upgrades too, like improving the cameras or making it slimmer.
6. AirPods with cameras
As well as phones, Apple will also surely release other products next year, including, perhaps, AirPods with cameras, which are rumored for late 2027.
These would reportedly work similarly to smart glasses, with the cameras allowing Siri to see what you do, so you can get information about whatever you’re looking at.
7. Apple glasses
We might also see smart glasses from Apple next year, with these likely being similar to current smart glasses from other brands.
That means cameras in the frames for taking photos and videos, being able to speak to Siri to get information about what you’re looking at, and being able to listen to music and podcasts through the glasses, as well as probably being able to take phone calls through a linked iPhone.
Gurman reckons these are another product that we’ll see in late 2027, so there’s probably a little while to wait yet.
8. Other possibilities
Gurman specifically mentioned all the products above, but we’re likely to see other devices next year too, including new Apple Watches, new iPads, new Macs, and even a smart display with a swiveling robotic arm.
So, even if most (and not all) of these things arrive, 2027 could well be Apple’s biggest product year yet.
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