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iPhone 20th-Anniversary Edition Could Bring Major Design Overhaul

Apple’s iPhone will turn 20 in 2027. Bold changes may be ahead.

Apple is reportedly planning a significant redesign for the 20th-anniversary edition of its iPhone lineup, expected to launch in September 2027.

A special Pro model featuring more glass elements to mark the iPhone’s two decades of existence is in development for the anniversary, says a Bloomberg report. Apple is also expected to launch a foldable iPhone alongside the redesigned Pro, but it’s unclear if this would be the first or second iteration. (Reports currently point to a 2026 launch for a foldable iPhone.) Apple remains the only major smartphone manufacturer without a foldable device.

This 20th anniversary-focused strategy could also help reinvigorate iPhone sales, which have been sluggish in recent months and may suffer under the Trump administration’s new 125% tariff on China, where most components and iPhones are imported from.

In the meantime, the upcoming iPhone 17 is now expected to more closely resemble previous Pro models. The iPhone Pro lineup has looked largely the same since the iPhone 12’s debut in 2020, when Apple introduced 5G compatibility, with changes over time mostly limited to color updates and a metal switch to titanium on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment.

Bloomberg said that although the iPhone 17 Pro will still resemble the 16 Pro, it will likely feature a redesigned rear camera layout. The camera module is expected to maintain its three-lens setup but be placed on a new panel that spans the entire width of the device with a single-tone finish.

Apple is also expected to introduce a notably thinner model, rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Air.

What will the 20th-anniversary iPhone be named?

It’s unclear how Apple will name its 20th-anniversary iPhone, given that the 2027 release would technically fall in line with an iPhone 19 label. The cadence of the numbers shifted over time as Apple experimented with the names, such as launching the iPhone 4S in 2011, rather than calling it the iPhone 5 (the iPhone 5 launched in 2012).

The company has previously adjusted naming conventions for milestone moments, such as skipping the iPhone 9 and unveiling the iPhone X to mark its 10th anniversary — so in keeping with Roman numerals, the 20th-anniversary model could potentially be called the iPhone XX.

The risk in waiting to redesign the iPhone

Dipanjan Chatterjee, vice president and principal analyst at market research firm Forrester, called a redesign a «double-edged sword,» considering the iPhone’s design hasn’t undergone any meaningful change for awhile.

«A bold redesign for its anniversary model sounds like a wonderful idea until you realize that it is still two years away and Apple has struggled to trigger the upgrade supercycle that will revive the stagnant iPhone growth the company has experienced lately,» he said.

Chatterjee acknowledged Apple Intelligence still hasn’t fulfilled its promise of converting older iPhone owners into later compatible hardware.

«The temptation to wait even longer for a vastly improved 2027 design is likely to further extend the upgrade cycle,» he added.

The other risk, he said, is that some customers might go for the cheaper iPhone 16E now and wait a few years to buy the premium phone they really want.

Technologies

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 12, #566

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 12 No. 566.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. Remember, sometimes surnames are also words that have meanings, and vice-versa. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Put ’em together for…

Green group hint: College towns.

Blue group hint: Fire it in there!

Purple group hint: Not leg.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Expression of approval.

Green group: SEC cities.

Blue group: Hall of Fame pitchers.

Purple group: ____ arm.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is expression of approval. The four answers are applause, clapping, hand and ovation.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is SEC cities. The four answers are Auburn, Austin, College Station and Oxford.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is Hall of Fame pitchers. The four answers are Feller, Fingers, Grove and Plank.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ____ arm. The four answers are dead, fore, side and stiff.

Technologies

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, April 12

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 12.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I found 4-Across to be a stumper for a little while, and I even grew up on a farm! Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: First-aid case
Answer: KIT

4A clue: Rooster giving directions on a farm, maybe
Answer: VANE

5A clue: Showing little enthusiasm
Answer: TEPID

6A clue: Borough said to be the birthplace of hip-hop
Answer: BRONX

7A clue: Bird of prey
Answer: HAWK

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: «Bam!»
Answer: KAPOW

2D clue: Bold way to solve a print crossword
Answer: ININK

3D clue: Spinoff of a popular lecture series
Answer: TEDX

4D clue: Aloe ___
Answer: VERA

5D clue: «Frankly …,» in a text
Answer: TBH

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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 12, #1758

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for April 12, No. 1,758.

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Wordle puzzle is a tough one, with a double letter that could throw you off. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.