Apple’s iOS 27 Beta Hints at $2,399 Foldable iPhone Ultra Launch in 2026

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Aug 25

iOS 27 developer beta code points to a foldable iPhone, with references to folded and unfolded states such as “mechanicalAngleDegrees” and “angleDegrees.”
Apple also added UI clues that fit a larger dual-screen device, including oversized widgets, split-style layouts and a Device Hub for testing apps across different screen configurations.
Code cited by Macworld suggests a device combining Dynamic Island and Touch ID, matching reports that Apple’s first foldable may swap Face ID for Touch ID.
Rumored hardware centers on a book-style design with a 7.8-inch inner display, 5.5-inch outer screen, dual rear cameras and a premium hinge, with pricing around $2,300 to $2,500.
Most reports still point to an announcement around Apple’s September 2026 iPhone event, though shipments could slip later in the year as Apple enters a foldables market now led by Samsung and Huawei.