Apple's 2027 Product Avalanche: Six iPhones, Camera AirPods and a Robotic Home Hub

Mark Gurman argues that 2027 will be Apple's biggest product year in history, driven by a cluster of devices rather than a single flagship. In a summary picked up by 9to5Mac, Gurman says Apple will release six iPhone models across two windows in 2027. Early in the year, the lineup would include the iPhone Air 2, the standard iPhone 18, and a budget iPhone 18e, followed by the iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone 20 Pro Max, and a second-generation iPhone Ultra in the fall. The report describes a design push for premium devices, including a quad-curved display that minimizes bezels, and a new generation of iPhone Air 2 with a second rear camera and longer battery life while staying ultra-thin. A second-generation foldable iPhone is also floated for the same 2027 window, creating multiple flagship stories in a single year and testing supply chains at scale. Earlier concepts described a 7-inch HomePad with a movable mount that could serve as a more capable smart-home brain. Industry costs and the AI infrastructure surge weigh on pricing, with memory and component prices rising as hyperscalers push demand, while Tim Cook has acknowledged the strain as Apple pursues thinner devices and more capable chips built on advanced processes. The broader strategy includes an expanded home ecosystem with a larger tabletop hub and ongoing privacy safeguards as cameras and AI deepen.