Apple may be set to skip the iPhone 19 and instead launch the iPhone 20 in 2027.

The move would coincide with the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone, mirroring a similar strategy in 2017 when Apple jumped from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone X to mark its 10-year milestone.

Research firm Omdia, citing senior analyst Heo Moo-yeol, suggests Apple could shake up its traditional release cycle as well.

Instead of unveiling a standard iPhone 18 in 2026, Apple may focus on higher-end models, including an iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro and the long-rumoured first-generation foldable iPhone.

According to the report, 2027 could see a staggered rollout.

In the first half of the year, Apple may release the iPhone 18e and a standard iPhone 18, while the second half could bring the iPhone 20 lineup:

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