It seems that Apple will launch many exciting new products in 2027. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman earlier, Apple is currently planning many new products for 2027, including built-in lenses, AirPods Pro for use with Siri, the 20th anniversary iPhone (or iPhone 20 as it is known to the outside world), and the second-generation folding iPhone Ultra, which are summarized below.
The built-in lens of AirPods Pro may not be used to take pictures, but to allow Siri to understand your surroundings
The first is AirPods Pro with a built-in lens, which has been rumored for some time. Gurman has previously revealed that Apple is developing this type of AirPods, with the internal code name B798. The original target was to launch in 2026, but due to Apple’s delay in AI, especially the new Siri and visual AI models, the schedule was pushed back.
Gurman’s new statement this time is that the AirPods Pro with built-in lens is currently being tested with iOS 28 and will be launched in 2027:
For those who don’t know much, you may want to say, “Who would take pictures with headphones?” However, judging from the news, Apple’s direction is not to use AirPods Pro to take pictures. This lens will be used as an AI sensor to allow Siri to obtain visual information about the surrounding environment.
It is expected that the AirPods lens will be placed on the earphone stem, with an indicator light showing whether data is being uploaded to the cloud. With the addition of additional lenses, the upgraded version of Siri can obtain the “visual context” around the user, such as identifying objects in front of them, understanding the environment, and providing more detailed directional prompts. It may also pave the way for Apple’s subsequent smart glasses.
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For example, if you are standing in front of the refrigerator, you can directly ask Siri: “What can you cook with these ingredients?” Or when traveling abroad, Siri will match landmarks, intersections, and environmental information to give more accurate direction tips.
This situation is usually paired with smart glasses, and Apple brings this capability to AirPods.
The bezel-less iPhone 20 and second-generation foldable iPhone Ultra will also launch in 2027
The iPhone will officially celebrate its important 20th anniversary in 2027. Therefore, there are rumors in the market that Apple will launch a commemorative version of the iPhone. At this stage, the market thinks it will be called iPhone 20.
Gurman mentioned on X that the iPhone 20 will have two models: “iPhone 20 Pro” and “iPhone 20 Max.”
The iPhone 20 Pro is internally codenamed V73, the iPhone 20 Max is codenamed V74, and the second-generation foldable iPhone is V78 (iPhone Ultra):
According to current rumors, the iPhone 20 will adopt a closer to bezel-less appearance, and the glass may be wrapped to the sides, making it look more like a whole screen than the current iPhone. Gurman previously described the 20th anniversary iPhone as having a nearly edge-to-edge screen and curved glass covering the sides, with a size similar to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
In addition, the screen may use a curved OLED panel supplied by Samsung, and the front lens may use a hole-punch or under-screen solution. It may also be equipped with a large-capacity battery, a new HDR camera sensor, an A21 Pro chip, and a mobile version of HBM memory to improve the device-side AI experience.
Please note that the above specifications are still rumors and cannot be regarded as confirmed specifications.
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The news of the second-generation foldable iPhone Ultra is a bit surprising, because Apple is only expected to launch the first-generation foldable iPhone Ultra this year. Now it is reported that the second-generation product is already in the planning. It means that Apple’s view of folding machine products may not be to test the water temperature, but really intends to operate it as a long-term product line.
This is undoubtedly good news for those who want to buy an iPhone Ultra.
Source: KOCPC Chinese