The future of the iPhone points to a radical transformation at the hands of Apple, which is already outlining its strategy for the twentieth anniversary of its iconic smartphone. One of the most talked-about moves is the arrival of the iPhone Air, along with the definitive commitment to completely bezel-less designs with sensors hidden under the screen.
The next few years will be marked by a different pace of releases. As usual. Until now, Apple has accustomed us to unveiling its entire iPhone family during the fall, but this will soon change to accommodate innovative devices like the first foldable iPhone and the long-awaited standard Air and iPhone 18 models, which will be introduced in two phases.
An unprecedented release schedule for the iPhone Air
According to widely coinciding leaks published by various media outlets and renowned analysts, Apple will stagger the launch of the iPhone 18 lineup. starting in 2026. Thus, the most advanced range (iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and possibly the new premium iPhone Air) will appear in the fall of 2026, along with the debut of a folding book-style iPhone. The iPhone 18 "plain" will be released in spring 2027. sharing the spotlight with the more affordable version, the iPhone 18e.
All-screen displays: the aesthetic evolution of 2027
One of the most interesting points It lies in Apple's commitment to a completely clean design of visible elements on the screen.The Pro models of the iPhone 18 range will usher in the arrival of under-display Face ID, eliminating the Dynamic Island feature and drawing inspiration from solutions already seen on certain Android smartphones. The front camera, however, will remain visible as a small hole in the upper left corner, an unusual location for the Californian firm.
The 2026 foldable iPhone will have a book-style design with a 5,7-inch exterior screen when closed and a nearly eight-inch interior screen when openPrevious rumors claim that the foldable iPhone will not have Face ID but rather will opt for Touch ID, the fingerprint sensor that Apple abandoned on the iPhone since the launch of the iPhone X but continues to use on some iPad models. In fact, the Touch ID on the foldable iPhone will be similar to that of the iPad and iPad Air, located in the side power button.