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iOS 27 Beta Reveals Foldable iPhone, $2k Price

6/11/2026

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Summary

Apple Teases Foldable

Apple released the iOS 27 beta with code strings “foldState”, “mechanicalAngleDegrees” and “angleDegrees” to detect a folded device.
The beta mentions a secondary display, second cover glass and extra ambient-light sensors, and adds full-page widgets for Music, News and Weather.
Bloomberg reports an “iPhone Fold” could launch in September with the iPhone 18 Pro line at a price above $2,000, though Apple has not commented.

Summary

Apple Delays Foldable

Production of the foldable iPhone is one to two months behind schedule, pushing deliveries to December instead of September.
Apple has not confirmed an official name, with leaks referring to it as “iPhone Ultra” or “iPhone Fold.”
Analysts note that iOS foldable feature-flags do not ensure a launch this year.
May supply-chain reports cite component shortages that could further delay mass production and cloud a 2026 rollout.

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Apple Teases Foldable

Apple released the iOS 27 beta with code strings “foldState”, “mechanicalAngleDegrees” and “angleDegrees” to detect a folded device.
The beta mentions a secondary display, second cover glass and extra ambient-light sensors, and adds full-page widgets for Music, News and Weather.
Bloomberg reports an “iPhone Fold” could launch in September with the iPhone 18 Pro line at a price above $2,000, though Apple has not commented.

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