A more aspirational version championed by Apple’s design studio used even more glass, instead of metal, but was scrapped early on. Apple also is slated to unveil iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models with major camera improvements. In the spring, Apple plans to deliver the base-level iPhone 18 and an update to its lower-budget model called the 18e. It also will offer the second-generation version of its ultrathin iPhone Air at that time, according to people familiar with the plans. Beyond the iPhone, Apple is working on smart glasses and camera-equipped AirPods, as well as other AI-centric wearables and home devices.