Apple is reportedly saving the most exciting iOS 27 feature for last: advanced multitasking capabilities designed specifically for the upcoming iPhone Fold. While the company will unveil iOS 27 at WWDC in June, sources suggest the foldable-focused multitasking features won't be revealed until the iPhone Fold launches in September.

This strategic timing makes sense given the iPhone Fold represents a completely new form factor for Apple. The device is expected to function much like an iPad mini when unfolded, potentially bringing enhanced windowing capabilities similar to those introduced in iPadOS 26. Mark Gurman previously reported that iOS 27 would prioritize software features tailored to this new design.

Unlike typical iOS updates that arrive with new iPhone models, these multitasking enhancements appear exclusive to the foldable device. This exclusivity explains why Apple would withhold the feature from WWDC—there would be no compatible hardware for developers to test it on. The decision to keep such a significant change under wraps until September suggests Apple views the iPhone Fold's software experience as a key differentiator in the growing foldable smartphone market.