Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone Ultra may launch after the iPhone 18 Pro models, with pre‑orders expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo.

The delay would mirror the iPhone X launch in 2017, when pre‑orders began six weeks after the device’s unveiling, Kuo said, citing manufacturing constraints that have limited early production.

The third developer beta of iOS 27 released this week adds Siri customization options, a new wallpaper action, and improvements to Photos and Shortcuts, while the accompanying macOS Golden Gate beta introduces Golden Gate‑themed wallpapers that can serve as screen savers.

Apple plans to refresh the Apple TV 4K in 2026, but the update is expected to arrive after the rollout of Siri AI features in iOS 27, and no specific launch date has been announced.

Regulatory filings in China show the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max batteries rated at 4,056 mAh and 4,288 mAh in the United States, respectively, while the iPhone Ultra is projected to combine two cells for a minimum capacity of about 4,883 mAh; Apple Intelligence Home features will require a 2TB iCloud+ subscription, and the status of the annual Back‑to‑School promotion remains uncertain.