Foldable iPhone and Another New iPhone Design Expected in 2026, Reports Gurman

Highlights

• Apple is developing its first foldable iPhone set to be released in 2026.
• Another new mystery iPhone design is expected in 2026 with details yet to be disclosed.
• Apple’s 2025 and 2026 plans include several new models.
• 2025 iPhone 17 Air and a major design update for the base model iPhone 18 in 2026.

Apple just launched the iPhone 16e and four more iPhone models including the much anticipated ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air are set to arrive later this year. But if Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is to believe, 2026 could be even bigger for Apple with two brand-new iPhone designs in the works. It seems we will finally get to see the foldable iPhone and another mysterious model next year.

Two New iPhone Designs Expected in 2026

In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman shared Apple’s iPhone roadmap for this year and next. While 2025 is bringing the iPhone 17 Air and design changes to the iPhone 17 Pro models, it’s what’s planned for 2026 that stands out.

Gurman reports via Bloomberg, “[Apple is] readying a skinnier iPhone for later this year and focused on finishing up development of its first foldable device for 2026. There’s also another new iPhone design in the works for that year, I’m told.”

There are two key takeaways from this. One, Apple’s foldable iPhone is still on track for a 2026 release and is nearing the end of development and two, a second iPhone next year will introduce a fresh design.

Interestingly, this is the first time we’ve heard about two new iPhone designs coming in the same year.

Gurman hasn’t shared details about this second new iPhone design, but it’s an interesting development especially since Apple is already introducing a redesigned 17 Air this year.

One possibility is that the base model iPhone 18 could see a major design update since it’s the only iPhone 17 model not expected to change much. However, Gurman’s wording suggests something more significant than just a base model refresh.

Apple’s 2026 iPhone plans are still a while away but these reports align with recent comments from CEO Tim Cook and hardware chief John Ternus about Apple’s increasingly ambitious iPhone roadmap.

In any case, we can expect more details to emerge as we get closer to 2026.

FAQs

Q1. What new iPhone designs are expected to be released by Apple in 2026?

Answer. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is finalizing the development of its first foldable iPhone, set to be released in 2026. Additionally, another new iPhone design is expected that year, with details yet to be disclosed.

Q2. What significant iPhone models are planned for release in 2024?

Answer. In 2024, Apple is set to release the iPhone 17 Air and introduce design changes to the iPhone 17 Pro models.

Q3. What is the focus of Apple’s iPhone development roadmap for 2026?

Answer. Apple’s 2026 iPhone development roadmap focuses on finishing up the development of its first foldable device and introducing another new iPhone design.

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