Apple’s plans for iPhone 17, 18 and 19! (CultCast #698) dd3d

Send us a text! Send us a voicemail! This week, we have rumors about the next THREE generations of iPhone! Also: The next generation of Apple silicon for AI server farms and AR glasses, and more of your listener voicemails! This episode ed by: Listeners like you. Your helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. The CultCast at .thecultcast.com — OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com CultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.co This week’s stories: Apple preps battery case for its sleekest iPhone yet To offset the iPhone 17 Air's limited battery life, Apple will seemingly revive its Smart Battery Case accessory. Apple might shake up iPhone launch cycle in 2026 Apple may not launch the regular iPhone 18 alongside its Pro and Air sibling in 2026, delaying its launch by a few months instead. Apple to launch larger iPhone 18 Air and foldable sequel in 2027 To stay ahead of the competition, Apple plans to launch its iPhones in the fall, followed by the value-focused models in spring. Apple considers building AI search into Safari Soon, doing a search in the Safari web browser might get results from an AI like Perplexity rather than Google. Server chips in development will power Apple Intelligence Among other new processors, Apple currently plans new AI server chips to help power its growing Apple Intelligence platform. Apple looks into smart glasses We may all someday wear Apple smart glasses with AI and camera capabilities. The company is reportedly laying the groundwork now. Listener voicemails 1f2w1