Overview
- Fixed Focus Digital, whose posts Tuesday were cited by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Android Headlines, and iClarified, said Apple is extending iPhone 17 production in a sign the base iPhone 18 is now slated for early 2027.
- A new leaked image reported Monday shows a smaller Dynamic Island—the pill‑shaped screen cutout for the selfie camera and Face ID—with multiple sources saying Apple frees space by moving parts of Face ID under the display.
- 9to5Mac reports the Pro models are expected to run an A20 Pro processor built on TSMC’s 2nm process and to adopt Apple’s in‑house C2 5G modem, changes that aim to boost speed and power efficiency.
- Camera rumors center on a variable‑aperture main lens to let users control background blur more precisely, plus other imaging tweaks, while several reports point to thicker Pro hardware to allow larger batteries.
- Multiple outlets say Apple plans a September reveal for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside a foldable ‘iPhone Ultra,’ with analysts and leakers adding that base prices may hold steady as higher storage tiers rise; buyers of the entry model should expect a longer wait and continued iPhone 17 availability.