On June 17, Hong Kong-listed Apple-related stocks collectively rose on product planning news, with Sunny Optical surging more than 9% to lead the gain. Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter on Tuesday, said Apple plans to unveil this year’s autumn releases in sync with the iPhone 18 lineup, launch a new AirPods featuring a computer vision camera at the end of 2027, and also introduce the second-generation foldable phone iPhone Fold 2.
Bloomberg, citing sources familiar: iPhone for the 20th anniversary to debut in autumn, featuring a “four-side curved, borderless” design
According to a Bloomberg report on June 16 citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple’s 20th-anniversary model will be released this autumn alongside the iPhone 18 series, adopting a “four-side curved, borderless” display that significantly increases screen-to-body ratio and visual immersion. Industry insiders speculate the new device will come in two sizes: 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, continuing the current Pro and Pro Max product lines. The above size specifications are industry speculation, not content from Bloomberg’s report.
Apple’s 2027 product roadmap: camera-equipped AirPods as its first AI wearable, iPhone Fold 2 using TSMC’s 2-nanometer
According to the report, Apple plans to launch two new products by the end of 2027. The camera-equipped AirPods is Apple’s first AI-focused wearable, featuring a computer vision camera as a sensing component to provide real-world visual information for Siri.
Supply chain reports say that the iPhone Fold 2 (second-generation foldable phone) will be fully equipped with the new-generation A21 Pro processor, and for the first time will comprehensively shift to TSMC’s 2-nanometer process. “Supply chain reports” come from anonymous sources, and the relevant details have not yet been confirmed by Apple.
Apple’s 2028 chip roadmap: from the standard A21 to the A22 Pro on 1.4 nanometers
According to a report citing supply chain information, Apple’s 2028 chip roadmap shows: the iPhone 19 launching in spring will use the standard A21 chip, while the autumn flagship is expected to upgrade to the A22 Pro, introducing a 1.4-nanometer process. The above all comes from anonymous supply chain sources, and Apple has not yet made any statements.
FAQ
How reliable is the iPhone 20th-anniversary information cited by Bloomberg’s “sources familiar with the matter”?
Bloomberg reported details about the 20th-anniversary iPhone using the “sources familiar with the matter” format on June 16 (Tuesday). “Sources familiar” are anonymous, and the relevant design characteristics and release plans have not been confirmed by Apple. Apple typically does not make official statements about product specifications before its autumn official launch event.
Has Apple officially explained the new camera-equipped AirPods?
The information about the camera-equipped AirPods in the report comes from supply chain and industry sources. As of the time of the report, Apple has not provided any public explanations regarding the 2027 AirPods’ specifications or timeline. The report describes it as equipped with a computer vision camera, positioning it as the first AI-focused wearable.
What is the relationship between Sunny Optical’s sharp rise this time and Apple’s news?
Sunny Optical is an important supplier of Apple’s camera modules. The news about the camera-equipped AirPods and the foldable iPhone directly relates to expanded expectations for the camera and optical components supply chain, so Sunny Optical’s uplift in the Hong Kong stock market was clearly significant, with gains exceeding 9% on the day.
