Foldable iPhone Hints Surface in iOS 27 Beta Code
Apple's first iOS 27 beta quietly leaks foldable iPhone references, pointing to an iPhone Ultra arriving this fall.
Key Takeaways
- iOS 27 beta code leaks foldState and angleDegrees strings, hinting at a foldable iPhone.
- Apple's resizability push signals software groundwork for a larger folding inner display.
- The iPhone Ultra is expected this fall, starting above $2,000.
Apple released its first iOS 27 developer beta on Monday (June 8), and the code already references a foldable iPhone. The leaked strings point toward the long-rumored iPhone Ultra expected later this year.
According to 9to5Mac, iOS 27 frameworks include the strings "foldState" and "angleDegrees" tied to folding hardware. The report adds a new check that counts the total built-in displays on a device.
9to5Mac says it verified these references, which were not present in iOS 26 at all. The strings appear in both the developer frameworks and the iOS 27 beta code itself.
According to 9to5Mac, the references were first spotted by Sam Henri Gold inside the new frameworks. The same X account is credited by MacRumors for surfacing the foldable-related strings.
Apple unveiled iOS 27 today, and the update will reach all users this fall, 9to5Mac reports. When it ships, it will support the first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra.
According to 9to5Mac, the iPhone Ultra is expected to support side-by-side app multitasking. It should also offer iPad-like app layouts on a larger folding screen.
MacRumors reports that Apple pushed app resizability hard during its Platforms State of the Union session. Developers were told to target a dynamic range of sizes and aspect ratios.
According to MacRumors, Apple introduced resizable iOS apps in iPhone Mirroring and on the iPad. Apps rebuilt against the latest SDK are automatically opted in to resizability.
MacRumors notes that Apple added a resizable iOS simulator and Previews in Xcode for testing layouts. Apple is also providing a skill for coding agents to fix common resizability issues.
According to MacRumors, that guidance asks developers to treat every app as something that may reflow. The requirement makes more sense if a future iPhone folds open to a larger inner display.
MacRumors reports the foldable iPhone is widely expected to be called the iPhone Ultra. It is anticipated to be announced in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
According to MacRumors, the book-style device should have a roughly 7.8-inch inner display. It is also expected to carry a 5.5-inch cover display for everyday use.
MacRumors lists rumored features including Touch ID instead of Face ID and a titanium frame. The report also cites a Liquid Metal hinge, dual rear cameras, the A20 chip, and the C2 modem.
According to MacRumors, the iPhone Ultra is expected to start at over $2,000. That price would make it the most expensive iPhone Apple has ever sold.
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