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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

iOS 27 and Software Updates

Apple has released the fourth developer betas for iOS, mac OS 27 (Golden , tv OS, watch OS, and iPad OS. iOS 27 beta 4 includes a new "Automatic Downloads" feature in the Apple TV app and references an iPhone with two batteries, suggesting. The beta also enhances iPhone speed in over 30 ways. The iOS 27 public beta is now available, and this major update centers around Siri AI, with rebuilt search architecture for Siri AI in iOS 27. For users who wish to revert, instructions on how to downgrade from iOS 27 beta to iOS 26 are available. On the mac OS front, mac OS 27 Golden Gate beta 4 is available, featuring a hidden popover interface for Siri AI that surfaces Writing Tools and contextual actions when text is selected. mac OS 26.6 release candidates are also rolling out, including mac OS Tahoe 26.6. Users experiencing issues with mac OS 26.5, such as beach balls or unresponsive trackpads, may find a fix. Additionally, Apple has seeded release candidates for iOS 26.6 and iPad OS 26.6.

iPhone and Hardware Leaks

Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and companion models will be unveiled this fall, with the standard iPhone, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 expected in spring 2027. The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to feature display upgrades in two key areas, and the A20 Pro chip is rumored to bring two major improvements. Apple is also reportedly prototyping a larger iPhone display, potentially a 7-inch model. The second generation iPhone Air is also in development, aiming to address limitations of the current model. In