Overview
- iOS 27 developer beta 5, released Monday, Aug. 11, contains battery‑related code entries for internal identifiers V62–V69 that multiple outlets map to six unreleased iPhones including an iPhone Air 2 and a foldable 'iPhone Ultra'.
- Supplier comments reported by Pegatron and industry leaks now align with the code and indicate Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the foldable iPhone Ultra in September while deferring the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 to early 2027.
- Hardware leaks since Aug. 10 have filled in likely specs for high‑end models, including larger Pro Max battery capacities reported in regulatory images and posts and code that implies new power‑management support for dual‑battery or foldable designs.
- Accessory images and tipster videos shared this week show an asymmetric front protector and a right‑side punch‑hole for the iPhone Ultra’s cover display, reinforcing reports about the foldable’s short, wide proportions and hinge placement.
- Analysts and Bloomberg reporting warn that Apple’s A20 Pro work with TSMC’s 2nm node, higher memory and NAND costs, and foldable panel and hinge yields could limit early supply and push launch prices higher while a glass‑heavy 2027 redesign remains in active development.