Apple Leaks December 2025: Foldable iPhone & 8 New Models

By Alex Rivera, Tech Editor www.clickusanews.com December 17, 2025

Buckle up, Apple fans—the rumor mill just went into overdrive. Fresh leaks hitting the web this mid-December have blown the lid off Cupertino’s secret plans for the next two years, and it’s looking like one of the most innovative hardware pushes we’ve ever seen. We’re talking a legit foldable iPhone, an insane eight new iPhone models rolling out between 2026 and 2027 (including a special iPhone 20 for the 20th anniversary), plus long-overdue upgrades to AirTag, HomePod mini, and Apple TV.

If these leaks hold up, Apple isn’t just keeping pace—it’s swinging for the fences with bold new form factors, cutting-edge display tech, and smarter accessories that could finally give the ecosystem the fresh jolt it’s been craving.

The Star of the Show: iPhone Fold Is Actually Happening

After years of “maybe next year,” the foldable iPhone—internally dubbed iPhone Fold—is reportedly entering mass production in late 2026 for a possible fall launch or early 2027 debut. Think book-style design that opens into a gorgeous 7.8-inch inner screen, turning your phone into a mini tablet on demand.

The innovations here are mouthwatering:

• Nearly invisible crease thanks to next-gen hinge engineering and flexible glass.
• Under-display 24MP front camera for a truly uninterrupted screen when unfolded.
• Side-mounted Touch ID (yes, really) to keep the internals slim and the fold tight.
• Dual-screen software smarts that let apps seamlessly flow between the outer cover display and the massive inner panel.

This isn’t Apple copying Samsung—it’s Apple waiting until the tech is polished enough to feel magical. Expect premium pricing north of $2,000, but if anyone can make foldables mainstream in the West, it’s Cupertino.

Eight iPhones? Apple’s Going All-In on Choice

Forget the usual four-model September drop. Leaks point to Apple expanding to seven or even eight new iPhones per cycle by 2027. The lineup could look like this:

• 2026: Standard iPhone 18 series in fall, but Pro models get delayed to spring 2027 to make room for the Fold spotlight.
• iPhone Air 2 gets a redesign with added cameras while staying insanely thin.
• 2027 bombshell: iPhone 20 (skipping 19 entirely for the 20th anniversary). This one is rumored to go full bezel-less with glass curving around every edge and a completely hidden under-display selfie camera—no notch, no pill, no compromises. Face ID sensors buried under the panel too.

It’s the kind of futuristic, all-screen design we’ve been dreaming about since the iPhone X. Pair that with liquid-metal hinges on the Fold and you’ve got two wildly different visions of “the future of iPhone” dropping within months of each other.

Accessories Finally Get Some Love

The leaks aren’t just phones—Apple’s everyday gear is getting serious upgrades:

• AirTag 2 (early 2026): Next-gen Ultra-Wideband chip triples Precision Finding range, adds motion detection for moving items, shows exact battery percentage, and beefs up anti-stalking alerts. Losing your keys just got a lot harder.
• HomePod mini 2: Ditches the ancient S5 chip for something closer to S10-level performance—faster Siri, rock-solid Wi-Fi/Thread connectivity, and noticeably better sound. No full Apple Intelligence (that’s saved for bigger HomePods), but way snappier for smart home control.
• Next-gen Apple TV: Expected 2026 with A17 Pro-class power for real console-level gaming, custom N1 wireless chips for near-zero lag, and deeper AI integration—think live sports overlays, smarter recommendations, and maybe even Vision Pro tie-ins.

iOS 26.3 Betas Dropping Soon—Setting the Stage

Developers just got iOS 26.3 seeds, and while it’s mostly polish (easier Android transfers, third-party watch notifications), it feels like groundwork for bigger things. Spring’s iOS 26.4 is rumored to unleash a revamped Siri with generative tricks, perfectly timed for the wild hardware coming later.

Why This Feels Different

Apple has played it safe the last few years—great phones, incremental upgrades. But these leaks scream ambition: foldables done the Apple way, anniversary phones pushing display tech to the absolute limit, and accessories that finally catch up to 2025 standards.

Of course, plans change—prototypes get shelved, timelines shift. But right now? The vibe is electric. 2026-2027 could be the years Apple reminds everyone why it still sets the pace in mobile innovation.

Get your wallets ready (and maybe start saving now). The foldable era—and whatever iPhone 20 turns out to be—is closer than we thought.