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Apple plots 2027 iPhone anniversary and camera AirPods

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Bloomberg’s latest leak shows Apple lining up three flagship products for late 2027. A 20th‑anniversary iPhone will debut with a near‑edge‑to‑edge display and curved glass that wraps the chassis, mirroring the size of the current iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Alongside it, a second‑generation foldable iPhone will hit shelves, both powered by a new 2‑nm A21 chip.

Apple also plans AirPods with cameras, code‑named B798. Originally slated for a 2026 launch, the earbuds slipped to late 2027 as the company wrestled with Apple Intelligence, Siri delays, and the creation of visual‑AI models that can recognize objects around the user. The postponement underscores Apple’s broader struggle to integrate generative AI into consumer hardware.

Later this year Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max on the existing A20 Pro silicon, while the standard iPhone 18 arrives early 2027 with a base A20 chip. The 2027 lineup promises a leap to 2‑nm processing and hints at a 1.4‑nm A22 Pro for 2028, setting a new performance ceiling for premium smartphones.

For users, the camera‑enabled AirPods could turn everyday listening into a hands‑free visual assistant, while the anniversary iPhone’s wrap‑around glass aims to tighten the gap between design and display immersion. If Apple meets these timelines, competitors will face pressure to accelerate their own AI‑driven wearables and ultra‑thin form factors.