- Apple released iOS 27 beta 5 to developers on Monday after a weeklong delay, bringing another round of changes and refinements ahead of the update's public release next month.
- Macworld found references to six unreleased iPhones spanning the entire iPhone 18 lineup, the iPhone Air 2, and the forthcoming foldable iPhone Ultra.
- The references use internal codenames (V62, V63, etc.) that align with expected marketing names, such as V62: iPhone Air 2, V63: iPhone 18 Pro, V64: iPhone 18 Pro Max, V67: iPhone 18, V68: iPhone Ultra, and V69: iPhone 18e.
- Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, plus the iPhone Ultra, next month.
- The iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are reportedly slated for sometime in early 2027.
- This marks the first year of Apple’s rearranged iPhone release schedule, splitting the launches into two windows over the course of the full year.
- Unlike previous years, Apple isn’t expected to introduce its entire next-generation iPhone lineup at once, focusing instead on its premium models this fall.
- The iPhone Ultra is likely to be Apple's first foldable device, as indicated by the latest iOS 27 beta.
iOS 27 beta 5 has unveiled six unreleased iPhones, including the full iPhone 18 lineup, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone Ultra. The references were found in system files related to the iPhone's battery drivers and Battery Intelligence features.1256710
The internal identifiers for these models include: V62: iPhone Air 2, V63: iPhone 18 Pro, V64: iPhone 18 Pro Max, V67: iPhone 18, V68: iPhone Ultra, and V69: iPhone 18e. Apple is expected to launch the premium models, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, next month, while the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are slated for early 2027.34
This year marks a significant change in Apple's release strategy, as the company will split the launches into two windows throughout the year. The iPhone Ultra, likely a foldable device, is also anticipated to be announced next month. The presence of these unreleased models in the beta code suggests that Apple is preparing for various new configurations and power-management characteristics before the products reach customers.
The references do not provide specifications or other details about the new devices, but they align with previous leaks and reports. This is the first time the entire iPhone 18 lineup has been explicitly mentioned in the internal code of the iOS 27 beta, confirming that Apple is actively working on these devices.
“The references appear in battery driver and Battery Intelligence system files, using internal codenames like V62 and V63 that align with previous leaks. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra next month, while the regular iPhone 18, 18e, and Air 2 arrive in early 2027.”
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