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Last updated: August 12, 2026, 12:07 PM ET

iPhone Roadmap: Delays and Upgrades

Apple’s standard iPhone 18 is being delayed into 2027, as indirectly confirmed by supplier Pegatron. When it finally arrives, the base model is expected to gain two Pro-level upgrades: 12GB of RAM and a redesigned Dynamic Island.

Next-Generation iPhone Design

Multiple reports paint a picture of a radical 20th‑anniversary iPhone. Leakers suggest the iPhone 20 Pro will be slightly bigger, maintain familiar aspect ratios, and feature a bezel‑free, all‑glass body. A supply chain sighting appears to confirm the all‑glass design, despite recent cancellation rumors. Another source insists the 2027 all‑glass iPhone remains on track.

Foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ Details

Apple’s upcoming foldable is internally called the iPhone Ultra, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Newly leaked screen protectors for the device reveal asymmetric corners, hinting at a unique form factor.

Security & Privacy

Apple is developing a feature to authenticate that a photo was taken on your iPhone and not digitally altered, a capability spotted in the latest developer beta. This photo authentication system could extend beyond still images to other media, marking a shift in digital trust.

Entertainment & Software

Apple TV+ has released the trailer and premiere date for the Australian thriller Last Seen, starring Patrick Brammall. Meanwhile, the popular fishing sim Dave the Diver arrives on iPhone, iPad, and Mac in mid‑September. On the cross-platform front, Microsoft is testing the ability to sign into the Edge browser using your Apple Account.

Supply Chain & Deals

Amazon has restocked the M4 Mac mini at its $999 launch price and is also offering a discount on the M4 Pro model. Meanwhile, key Apple assembler Foxconn now earns less than 29% of its revenue from Apple, down from over half just a few years ago, as AI contracts surge. And Chinese panel maker BOE is pushing hard to supply OLED screens for the iPad Air, aiming to capture some of Apple’s display orders.

Parental Screen Time

As kids return to school, experts are urging parents to revisit the screen time limits they set over the summer, warning that stressed parents may be too lenient with device use.