In a recent edition of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg outlined his expectations for an array of Apple products slated for 2027. Notably, he detailed plans for a futuristic “mostly glass, curved iPhone” that will feature no display cutouts, coinciding with the device’s 20th anniversary.
This announcement follows a report from The Information, which revealed that at least one model of the 2027 iPhone will include a front-facing camera hidden beneath the display, enabling a seamless edge-to-edge viewing experience. Additionally, a report from The Elec last year indicated that Apple is collaborating with its display partners to produce a bezel-less iPhone, although this version will not feature a curved screen on the sides, a design already utilized by rivals like Samsung and Vivo.
Gurman’s mention of a “mostly glass, curved” design raises intriguing questions about its potential implications. Currently, the iPhone 15 Pro is predominantly made of glass, with its metal accents primarily around the camera and its titanium edge. Without implying a radically different shape, such as a banana-like design, hints can be gleaned from Apple patents over the years. One such patent from 2019 discusses a phone with a glass casing that forms a continuous loop around the device.
Beyond the redesigned iPhone, Gurman anticipates a significant year for Apple overall. He reaffirms earlier reports that suggest the launch of the company’s first foldable iPhone by 2027, alongside a new line of smart glasses intended to compete with Meta’s Ray-Bans. Additionally, he notes that camera-equipped AirPods and new Apple Watches are also expected within the same timeframe.
Gurman also hints at the introduction of an innovative home robot—described as a tabletop device equipped with an AI assistant possessing its own personality—slated for release in 2027. This notion of a “personality” brings to mind the charming robotic lamp that Apple’s internal teams have been exploring.
Lastly, Gurman reports that by 2027, Apple might finally unveil an LLM-powered version of Siri and may have developed new chips for its AI processing needs. A December report from The Information suggested that Apple’s new AI chip development team comprises the same Israeli silicon design group that played a crucial role in creating the Apple silicon chips that allowed the company to transition away from Intel chips in 2020.
