Apple will soon begin development of iOS 27 with a shift in emphasis as the company prepares its flagship software to accommodate the first

Apple's introduction of the new entry "e" model and the upcoming iPhone Fold mean there will soon be six new iPhones a year, something a leaker pointed out.

Apple announced in June that the release of iOS 26 would first appear as developer betas as usual, with the first public beta set for July. When it reaches general release it will be on the 2025 releases, iPhone 17 series, as well the iPhone 16 series and plenty of much earlier models.