Apple's 2027 Device Revolution
Reports Detail Apple's Ambitious 2027 Plans: Foldable iPhone, Camera AirPods, AI Wearable
Key Points
Apple is reportedly developing these 2027 devices alongside iOS 28, which Bloomberg says is internally codenamed “Bell.”
The 20th-anniversary iPhone could be branded as an “iPhone 20” and is reportedly planned in two screen sizes—6.3 inches and 6.9 inches—intended to replace the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in 2027.
Apple’s next 2-nanometer A21 chip is reportedly referred to internally as “Naxos.”
The camera-equipped AirPods are reportedly intended not just for “visual intelligence” (so Siri can identify objects and ask contextual questions), but also for controlling functions via gestures—while still not allowing photo/video capture through the cameras.
Development of the camera-equipped AirPods reportedly accelerated sharply starting in May, suggesting faster-than-expected progress toward prototypes.
Apple is planning one of its most ambitious product years ever for 2027, with camera-equipped AirPods, a second-generation foldable iPhone, and a special 20th-anniversary iPhone all reportedly in development, according to Bloomberg. The anniversary iPhones — codenamed V73 and V74 — would come in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes and could carry a starting price of around $1,500.
The push is being built around iOS 28, internally codenamed "Bell," and a new 2-nanometer chip called the A21 — or "Naxos" internally — according to MacRumors. Apple has not confirmed any of the plans.
Camera AirPods Would Give Siri Eyes on the World
The most unusual product in the 2027 lineup is a new AirPods model with built-in cameras. The cameras would not take photos or video. Instead, they would act as sensors, letting Siri identify objects and understand your surroundings in real time — a concept Apple calls "visual intelligence," according to Bloomberg. Users could also control features through hand gestures.
Development of the camera AirPods, codenamed B798, reportedly accelerated sharply in May 2026, moving into advanced prototype testing. 9to5Mac reported the earlier delay was not a hardware problem — it was caused by struggles training AI software to identify millions of real-world objects without draining the battery. Privacy groups have already raised concerns, with Mozilla previously calling AirPods "somewhat creepy" due to their always-on nature.
20th-Anniversary iPhone Aims for Near-Bezel-Less Design
Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone — potentially branded "iPhone 20" — is described as a near-bezel-less redesign aimed at replacing the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in 2027, according to MacObserver. The two models, V73 and V74, would match current Pro screen sizes but push the display much closer to the edge of the phone.
Both models would run on the A21 "Naxos" chip built on a 2-nanometer process — a step smaller than today's chips, meaning more power with less battery drain. Notebookcheck reported the anniversary model could start at $1,500, establishing what some analysts are calling a new "Ultra" luxury tier for Apple's lineup.
Foldable iPhone Signals a Long-Term Category Bet
A second-generation foldable iPhone, codenamed V78, is also expected in late 2027, according to Bloomberg. Apple reportedly views foldables as a long-term product category — not a one-time experiment. The first foldable iPhone is expected to debut in 2026, making the V78 its immediate successor.
GizGuide noted that the entire 2027 hardware wave — foldable, anniversary iPhone, and camera AirPods — is being developed alongside iOS 28 "Bell" to ensure tight software and hardware integration. Apple is also reportedly planning an AI-focused wearable, though details on that device remain thin.
Leadership Change and Market Reaction Add to the Stakes
The 2027 launch cycle will be the first major product wave under incoming CEO John Ternus, who replaces Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, according to 9to5Mac. In an internal memo, Ternus wrote, "We are about to change the world once again," calling AI a source of "entirely new opportunities."
Wall Street has responded positively. AAPL shares rose roughly 1.75% after the June 16 roadmap report, and analysts at Erste Group Bank lifted their FY2027 earnings estimate to $9.50 per share, according to MarketBeat. Still, some analysts at Needham & Co. hold a cautious view, arguing that foldables and camera earbuds are niche products unlikely to move volume the way a standard iPhone upgrade does.
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