Apple’s Bold Vision for 2027: From Foldable iPhones to AI-Powered Robots

Apple’s ‘Product Renaissance’ in 2027 Apple is set to launch a range of innovative products in 2027, marking what Bloomberg's Mark Gurman refers to as a 'product renaissance.' Here are the key highlights:

New iPhones

• Foldable iPhone: Set to debut at the end of 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. Key features include a crease-free display and a durable titanium frame.
• 20th Anniversary iPhone: A significant redesign with a mostly glass, curved body without any cutouts in the display.

AI-Powered Products

• Smart Glasses: Competing with Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, these will feature cameras, speakers, and microphones, utilizing Apple’s Visual Intelligence technology.
• Enhanced AirPods and Apple Watch: New models with cameras to integrate more Visual Intelligence features.
• Siri Improvements: Expected to finally live up to AI standards by 2027, powered by new Apple Silicon-based AI server chips and rewritten using LLMs. The conversational user interface will be introduced in iOS 20.

Robotics and Home Devices

• Robotics Product: A tabletop machine with a robotic arm, featuring an AI assistant with its own personality. This product is dependent on the delayed launch of a smaller smart home hub.
• Foldable iPad-Mac Hybrid: Expected to be released by 2028 at the earliest.

Conclusion

Apple’s ambitious plans for 2027 aim to revitalize its product lineup and push boundaries in AI and robotics. While timelines are subject to change, these products could mark a significant shift in the tech industry.