India, Jan. 7 -- Apple may introduce a major camera hardware change in future iPhones, with reports suggesting the company is developing a 200-megapixel camera sensor. If current timelines remain unchanged, the first iPhone with this sensor could launch in 2028, a lineup expected to carry the iPhone 21 name.

Camera updates continue to play a central role in Apple's yearly iPhone releases. In recent years, the company has focused more on software processing and gradual sensor updates rather than large jumps in hardware. A shift to a 200MP sensor would signal a clear change in that approach. However, the report notes that Apple does not plan to roll out this sensor before 2028. This means iPhones expected in 2026 and 2027 will likely conti...