The skinny iPhone was unveiled in September, following several years of incremental changes to the look of the bestselling device. But its relatively high price, and compromises to its cameras and speaker to achieve its 5.64mm thickness, have led buyers to choose other models, according to early sales data.

The iPhone 18 won't show up to Apple's fall 2026 event, according to multiple reports. For the first time in iPhone history, Apple plans to skip launching a standard model during its traditional September event.

A report suggests Apple will move away from introducing all its new iPhone models annually and will spread releases out during each year.

Abidur Chowdhury, an industrial designer, recently departed the iPhone maker for an artificial intelligence startup, according to people familiar with the move. His exit made waves internally, given his rising profile within the design team, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro is seeing steep discounts right now, and this is a phone you can’t buy directly from Apple.

Apple appears to be working on accessory iPhone cases that provide more than just good looks and protection, if a new rumor backed by patents is anything to go by. A known Chinese leaker claims Apple is developing cases with integrated touch-sensitive layers,

The shift reflects an effort to stabilize revenue throughout the year and reduce pressure on its workforce and suppliers.

Apple is reportedly testing a new kind of official iPhone case that doesn’t just protect—it interacts. According to a tip via MacRumors, the company is working on a “touch-sensitive layer” built into protective cases for upcoming Pro models.

Designer Bailey Hikawa gathered feedback from individuals with muscle strength, dexterity, and hand control issues while developing the product.

Apple has teamed up with an artist named Bailey Hikawa to make an iPhone grip and stand thingamajig. The appropriately-named Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand is a MagSafe compatible device that snaps onto an iPhone.

The next big iPhone update is on the horizon and new features have just been announced for what will be in it.