{"id":567065,"date":"2026-07-30T15:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/567065\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:20:09","slug":"cnet-readers-are-convinced-apple-has-a-foldable-iphone-coming-but-what-about-smart-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/567065\/","title":{"rendered":"CNET Readers Are Convinced Apple Has a Foldable iPhone Coming. But What About Smart Glasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the years, September has been all about new Apple devices \u2014 whether it\u2019s a new iPhone<\/a>, AirPods<\/a> or Apple Watch<\/a>. And we\u2019re ready for all of it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But Apple is full of surprises. You never know what\u2019s coming until the keynote announcements. Until then, all we have are rumors and a product roadmap of where Apple\u2019s been to help guide us where it might be going next. So let\u2019s play a game to pass the time before the big reveal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The CNET Group is hosting a Big Guessing Game<\/a> contest across its websites \u2014 CNET, Lifehacker, Mashable, PCMag and ZDNET. The first round<\/a> of our game focused on Apple\u2019s software, and the second round<\/a> was all about Apple\u2019s devices.<\/p>\n

We won\u2019t know some of the answers for certain until September, but here\u2019s what CNET readers expect.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nearly 80% expect Apple to announce its first foldable phone\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most CNET readers (77%) think Apple will debut its first foldable phone<\/a> this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Many leaked rumors and reports suggest it could be as soon as September.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty of speculation around the design, price and name. Apple could name it the iPhone Fold, iPhone Ultra or iPhone Flip. It might fold like a book, resembling other foldable phones like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold<\/a> and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/a>. There\u2019s also the rumor of a clamshell-style design like the Motorola Razr<\/a> models and the just-announced Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One other big question is how much the phone will cost, given the global RAM shortage<\/a> and Apple\u2019s recent price hikes. Some rumors say the phone could start at $2,000 and go up to $2,500.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t know whether Apple will unveil a foldable phone on Sept. 9 this year, but in the past, it has announced new phones at its September event. For example, the iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air were announced on Sept. 9, 2025, at Apple\u2019s \u201cAwe Dropping\u201d keynote. And the iPhone 16 models were released on Sept. 9, 2024, at the \u201cIt\u2019s Glowtime\u201d keynote.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most readers don\u2019t think we\u2019ll see new AirPods with cameras\u00a0<\/p>\n

AirPods with cameras<\/a> sound like cutting-edge technology. Experts say the cameras would be more like AI sensors to guide Siri, not for taking high-quality photos and videos.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We know Siri\u2019s getting a major upgrade soon with agentic AI<\/a> features and a standalone app. So it wouldn\u2019t be surprising if Apple wants those devices to work in tandem.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, most readers (77%) don\u2019t think Apple will unveil the new earbuds this year. Bloomberg\u2019s Mark Gurman expects AirPods with cameras<\/a> to be a part of Apple\u2019s 2027 product plan. That\u2019s the same time we could see a 20th anniversary iPhone and the second generation of Apple\u2019s rumored foldable phone.<\/p>\n

Apple released the AirPods Pro 3<\/a> last September, while the AirPods 4<\/a> were released in September 2024. We may see new AirPods, but it\u2019s unlikely Apple will announce a camera-equipped version this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over 70% think the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max will come in black<\/p>\n

I was disappointed when I upgraded to the iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/a> and found out it wasn\u2019t available in black, but most readers (72%) think the color will be making a comeback with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max<\/a> models.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are plenty of rumors about which colors the Pro model will come in \u2014 like light blue, dark cherry and dark gray. However, there aren\u2019t any rumors of black yet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We haven\u2019t seen black in the Pro and Pro Max models since the iPhone 16<\/a>, and the iPhone 15<\/a> came in black titanium. Before that, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max<\/a> came in space black. And earlier versions came in different black variants, such as the iPhone 13<\/a> and 12 Pro<\/a> in graphite and the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max<\/a> in space gray.<\/p>\n

Readers are nearly split on Apple releasing smart glasses\u00a0<\/p>\n

Just over half (51%) of readers think Apple will announce its first pair of smart glasses<\/a> in September, while 49% don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, experts aren\u2019t expecting Apple\u2019s smart glasses this year. Gurman says we shouldn\u2019t expect them until late 2027<\/a>, because Apple has experienced \u201cbumps\u201d during development.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gurman also says that outgoing CEO Tim Cook is a big fan of the smart glasses project and that it\u2019s a major part of Apple\u2019s product roadmap. The smart glasses are rumored to be led by John Ternus, Apple\u2019s incoming CEO<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Readers want to make the iPhone cheaper<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one thing CNET readers could change about the iPhone, it\u2019s the price \u2014 16% want a lower sticker price. Currently, the iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/a> starts at $1,199. The iPhone 17E<\/a>, the budget-friendly model, costs half as much \u2014 $599.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The hope for better pricing is wishful thinking, since Apple raised prices<\/a> on many of its products in June, including MacBooks<\/a> and iPads<\/a>. Many brands, including Apple and Samsung<\/a>, are increasing tech prices due to a RAM shortage and rising demand for memory chips used in most personal devices. You may be able to save money by buying a refurbished iPhone<\/a>, but demand for gently used smartphones is also increasing as new phones get more expensive. So you can expect higher prices for the foreseeable future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The other most requested change to the iPhone? A bigger battery, or faster charging. Even though phone batteries are now more powerful than ever<\/a>, 14% of readers who entered our contest want more juice in their iPhones.<\/p>\n

Come back to CNET on Aug. 18 for round 3 of the Big Guessing Game, where we will be asking questions and making predictions about the expected big Apple event this fall.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Dashia\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic shifts and everyday challenges to help readers make well-informed decisions, and she covers a range of topics, including technology, security, energy and money. Dashia graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She loves baking, teaching spinning and spending time with her family.
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