The iPhone 16e just hit the shelves, but Apple isn’t slowing down. This fall, they’re rolling out four more models, including the super-slim iPhone 17 Air. However, according to Mark Gurman, 2026 might steal the show with two exciting new iPhone styles: a foldable one and another fresh look that’s still a mystery.
Big Changes Planned for Next Year’s iPhones
In his recent Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman spilled the beans on Apple’s iPhone plans for this year and beyond. What he said about 2026 caught my attention.
Writing for Bloomberg, Gurman shared:
Apple is preparing a thinner iPhone for later this year and working hard to wrap up its first foldable phone by 2026. Plus, there’s another new iPhone style in progress for that year, from what I’ve heard.
Two key points stand out:
Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track for 2026 and is almost done being built.
Another iPhone with a brand-new look is also coming that year.
This is the first time we’ve heard about two new designs for 2026. It’s a bit of a shock, too, since Apple is already launching the sleek iPhone 17 Air this year, along with some cool updates to the iPhone 17 Pro models. Gurman didn’t spill more about this second “new iPhone style,” but it’s exciting to think about what Apple might have up its sleeve.
More details will likely pop up later. Could this new design be for the basic iPhone 18? It’s possible since the regular model isn’t changing much in the iPhone 17 family. But Gurman’s hints make it sound like something bigger than just a small tweak. Though 2026 is still a while away, these whispers back up what Apple’s big bosses, Tim Cook and John Ternus, have been hinting at lately—an adventurous future for the iPhone. Fans are already buzzing about what’s next!