Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and the first developer beta should be available just minutes after the keynote ends. As was the case with iOS 26, it is likely that anyone with an Apple Developer account will be able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free,

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Tech giant Apple offered a look at its upcoming new iOS 26 operating system for iPhones at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Tuesday.

Update: Apple has officially announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, and more. Read the full list of announcements for iOS 27 and WWDC.

Developers found iOS 27 beta references to fold states and multiple displays, fueling speculation that Apple is preparing for a foldable iPhone.

Apple took the wraps off iOS 27 at its WWDC event, and the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.

Apple this week unveiled iOS 27, and the upcoming software update seems to hint at the rumored "iPhone Ultra" in at least two ways. "iPhone Ultra" is reportedly the name of Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone.