- Apple is working on a “mostly glass, curved iPhone” to release during the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027.
- It will come around the same time as the company’s first foldable iPhone, that could feature a “nearly invisible” display crease.
- The company is also developing smart glasses, AirPods, and Apple Watch with camera and AI features built-in.
Update (as on May 14, 2025) : Since the initial report, Gurman has revealed more details (via X ). He notes that the upcoming iPhone is internally called “glasswing” owing to its all-glass, curved design. All of its front camera and Face ID sensors will be “built into the display” and the device is being made in China.
We are already aware that Apple is planning to release a slim phone in the form of the iPhone 17 Air later this year. Recently, we learned that the company is working on smart glasses with multiple cameras. It now appears that Apple also has plans to make a curved iPhone, among other new products set to come out in the next couple of years.
According to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman , Apple is working on refreshing its iPhone lineup for the iPhone’s 20-year anniversary in 2027. The biggest takeaway from the report is the company’s plans to make a “mostly glass, curved iPhone”. But it’s probably not the way you’re thinking of. This curved iPhone won’t be anything like curved displays that we see on monitors. That’s because Apple’s intensions are to make a truly bezel-less device, “without any cutouts”.
This could mean an iPhone that’s entirely wrapped in glass in a way that the display appears seamless. Perhaps, something similar to Samsung’s Galaxy S20. Besides a curved iPhone, we might also see the foldable iPhone from Apple by 2027. Gurman adds that Apple’s foldable device will feature a titanium frame and a display crease that will be “nearly invisible”.
Another product that’s also in the works are smart glasses. The company is already developing a chip based on Apple Watch processors. These glasses will feature Apple Intelligence and Visual Intelligence to capture your surroundings and respond to relevant queries. The company is also reportedly working on integrating cameras on the AirPods and Apple Watch in a move to push AI to more devices.
There’s hope that Siri could get the much anticipated AI upgrade. It will potentially rely on LLMs for generative and a “more conversational” experience. This could be made possible with the upcoming development of new AI server chips that will be based on Apple Silicon. Lastly, the potential road map also suggest a tabletop Apple robot could feature a robotic arm and an AI assistant.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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