The fifth beta of iOS 27 arrived this week alongside an alleged iPhone 18 Pro Max battery leak showing 5,391 mAh capacity, screen protector images confirming asymmetric corners on the foldable iPhone Duo, and Mark Gurman's report on radical Apple Watch redesigns that may include round faces and screenless trackers.
Updated foldable product name from rumor-era “iPhone Ultra” to official iPhone Duo.
Concepts under review include round displays and screenless fitness trackers, while a ceramic case could reappear as soon as this year or next.
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Retail stores worldwide began selling Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside the Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 on September 18, 2026, with CEO John Ternus leading launch events at flagship locations.
iOS 27.1 will be released by October 23 to coincide with the iPhone Duo launch and bring Siri AI support for five new languages. The update is also expected to deliver two features that Apple delayed from the initial iOS 27 release.
Apple's online store now limits customers in the U.S. and other markets to two iPhone Duo units, with the cap enforced at checkout. Apple has not commented publicly on the limit.
Apple has announced its second event of the month for October 28 at 10 a.m. PT under the tagline “Pro and tell.” The gathering follows the October 13 product launch. Reports indicate expected reveals include OLED MacBook Pro models along with other hardware updates.
9to5Mac: Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated that Apple will deploy large quantities of iPhone Duo demo units at major stores, including over 150 at the Fifth Avenue location in New York, to support hands-on access ahead of the October 23 launch.
