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Rumours

Rumours

Unconfirmed claims, weighed against the evidence. We show what's supporting and contradicting each one — and never present a rumour as fact.

ActiveiPhone

Apple will release a foldable iPhone in 2027.

Reports point to Apple developing a foldable iPhone, with supply-chain activity around foldable panels. Apple has not confirmed the product or a timeframe.

Low confidence

Supported by 2 source(s); no contradicting reports.

First reported 20 Aug 2026Expected 1 Sept 2027
StrengthenedMac

A new MacBook Pro with an M5-class chip launches in late 2026.

Established reporting says the next MacBook Pro is in production. Strengthened by corroborating supply-chain signals; still unconfirmed by Apple.

High confidence

Supported by 2 source(s); no contradicting reports.

First reported 25 Aug 2026Expected 1 Nov 2026
StrengthenedApple Watch

A future Apple Watch will add a blood-pressure feature.

Established reporting alongside a regulatory filing points to an Apple Watch blood-pressure feature nearing launch. A regulatory filing is authoritative evidence — but not an Apple announcement — so this remains a rumour until Apple confirms it.

High confidence

Supported by 2 source(s); no contradicting reports.

First reported 1 Sept 2026
ActiveiPhone

The iPhone 18 Pro will move Face ID under the display.

A single leaker claims under-display Face ID for the iPhone 18 Pro. Uncorroborated by established reporting; a later aggregator post shares the same origin, so it adds no independent weight.

Low confidence

Supported by 1 source(s); no contradicting reports.

First reported 30 Aug 2026Expected 1 Sept 2027
ConfirmedAirPods

AirPods will move to a USB-C charging case.

A long-running rumour that ultimately came true when Apple announced USB-C AirPods cases — retained to demonstrate a resolved outcome with preserved history.

Unverified

No corroborating or contradicting evidence yet.

First reported 1 May 2023