Overview

• Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that all U.S.-bound iPhones will be manufactured in India, with other product lines such as iPads and Macs shifting to Vietnam.
• Starting in 2026, Apple will adopt a biannual iPhone release schedule, with premium models launching in the fall and budget variants in the spring.
• The iPhone 17 Air, set to debut in fall 2025, will feature a record-thin design but compromise battery life, with only 60%–70% of users expected to last a full day without recharging.
• Leaked dummy models suggest the iPhone 17 Air will have an offset USB-C port to accommodate its slim profile, along with a single rear camera and reduced speaker capabilities.
• Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple's first foldable iPhone will launch in fall 2026, followed by a second-generation foldable and an iPhone 19 Slim with a larger display in 2027.