According to multiple sources, Apple plans to skip the iPhone 19 name and move directly to iPhone 20 when it unveils its 2027 iPhone lineup. If accurate, this move would align with Apple’s intention to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, which first debuted in June 2007.
Apple’s Strategic Naming Choice for iPhone 20
Skipping to iPhone 20 shows Apple views this phone as a key turning point in its story. Apple last did something like this with the iPhone X. That model skipped numbers to spotlight its fresh design and features.
Back then, CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone X had no prior version. It did not just update an old phone. It pushed things ahead in a big way. The iPhone 20 might do the same for Apple’s growth.
Foldable iPhone Could Debut as the iPhone 20
Rumors about a foldable iPhone have been circulating for years. In fact, early reports hinted at a 2026 release. However, new information suggests that Apple may delay the launch until 2027, as it continues to refine key design elements.
If Apple’s first foldable smartphone does arrive in 2027, launching it under the iPhone 20 name would make perfect sense, both as a symbol of innovation and as a celebration of two decades of the iPhone.
Apple’s Future Foldable Plans
Apple’s plans for foldables go further. Late buzz says the company is building a flip-type iPhone like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip line. This one should appear in two or three years. It will grow Apple’s range of foldable phones.
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