Rumoring: Major New iPhone leaks for 2026 and beyond

This is rumor repetition, a weekly column at 9to5mac Offer a brief overview of the latest Apple product rumors with analysis and comments. Today: Big leaks for iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, a new air 'max' size and more over 2026 and beyond. Here are the Apple rumors this week.

iPhone 18 release time plan and pro design change

This was a big week for new iPhone leaks with details for starts from 2026 and 2027.

The iPhone 18 offer next year is said to have at least two major changes:

1. The basic iPhone 18 will not start next autumn, but will be saved in addition to a new iPhone 18e for spring 2027
2. iPhone 18 Pro models have a small camera hole in the upper left corner and drop the dynamic island neckline

According to reports, the new pro design is a forerunner for a cut-out design that debut the following year.

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Apple is presenting itself for a very big year before the 20th anniversary of the iPhone.

The autumn lineup sounds particularly strong with redesigned Pro models that come on the market next year in addition to the first iPhone folding and a new air.

But then it is also impressive to start two new iPhones – the 18 and 18e. This change in the publication plan is a great shift, but could be great for the iPhone sale.

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iPhone 17 Air Battery Case comes

Although the previous reporting on iPhone 17 indicates the battery life The information given this week differently.

In your report, internal Apple tests estimate that 60-70% of the iPhone 17 air user can go without shops for a whole day. This is compared to 80-90% for other models.

As a result, Apple is reported that the air model is only preparing a new battery. It is sold as an optional accessories.

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I torn a little back and forth in this report, especially with regard to the percentage areas in battery comparison.

If you compare the low end of the air estimate with the high -end for other models, this gap is 60% to 90% enormous. However, if a more realistic comparison is 70% to 80%, I could see that air is perfectly fine for most users.

My guess? The air has a decent battery life, nothing particularly bad. However, the battery case is a solid option for users who consistently need more juice.

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iPhone Air 'Max' in the work

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is already working on a larger version of its upcoming iPhone air model.

According to Kuo, this year's iPhone 17 Air will be pursued by an 18 air next year that is the same size.

But in 2027 the 6.6-inch display of air for the iPhone 19 air is expected. It is unknown for the size of Apple, but somewhere near the 6.9-inch screen of the Pro Max seems likely.

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We had previously heard that iPhone 17 Air was originally prototyped with a larger display. It seems that the larger screen will return in a few years.

Personally, I am not a fan of huge iPhones, because I always prefer to have the option of an in -hand use. But the market has consistently shown that most people love big phones, so this step is a natural development for the air.

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The three main topics of WWDC

The anticipation will grow for the WWDC and the great unveiling of iOS 19, Ipados 19, MacOS 16 and more next month.

This week Mark Gurman said that the conference would have three main topics:

1. Newly designed and more coherent operating systems
2. New Apple Intelligence functions
3. Important improvements in the iPad's operating system

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We have known for a while that these newly designed OS versions would be a big highlight of WWDC.

However, I am happy to hear that Gurman believes that KI upgrades and Ipados productivity functions will also be important tent poles.

I have always seen the Apple Intelligence Rollouts of the past year as the basis. You shouldn't be the last word of Apple in the area of ​​AI. As a result, I hope for some strong improvements a year compared to the previous year because the company is trying to create its foot in a strongly competitive market.

What are your properties from the Apple rumors this week? Let us know in the comments.

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