Apple Set to Unveil iOS 27 with Focus on iPhone Fold's New Features

Apple is set to develop iOS 27, focusing on new features for its upcoming iPhone Fold. The software will optimize the user experience for the foldable iPhone, addressing weaknesses such as the crease in the inner display and the hinge mechanism. The iPhone Fold is expected to be released next year, with a high-end design, an approximately 7.8-inch inner display, and a 5.5-inch outer display. It will lack Face ID and feature Touch ID instead, with a price tag of at least $2,000.

Apple is set to develop iOS 27, focusing on new features for its upcoming iPhone Fold. The software will optimize the user experience for the foldable iPhone, addressing weaknesses such as the crease in the inner display and the hinge mechanism [1]. The iPhone Fold is expected to be released next year, with a high-end design, an approximately 7.8-inch inner display, and a 5.5-inch outer display [2]. It will lack Face ID and feature Touch ID instead, with a price tag of at least $2,000 [1].

The development of iOS 27 coincides with Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market. Apple is reportedly preparing a book-style iPhone similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, featuring OLED displays, quad cameras, and Touch ID [2]. The foldable iPhone is said to have a sleek design, measuring between 9mm to 9.5mm when folded, and just 4.5mm to 4.8mm when unfolded [2]. It will feature a 5.5-inch external display and a 7.8-inch internal screen with minimal crease visibility [3].

Analysts predict that the foldable iPhone could have a battery capacity of 5,000-5,500 mAh, making it the largest battery of any iPhone to date [3]. The price of the device is expected to be around $2,000, making it the most expensive iPhone ever released by Apple [1, 2, 3].

Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market is seen as a strategic response to competitors like Samsung, Huawei, and Honor, who have already gained ground in the foldable segment [2]. The move is expected to bring Apple's foldable iPhone closer to the pricing of rival foldables, positioning it as a competitive offering in the market [4].

References:

[1] https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/21/report-ios-27-to-focus-on-new-features-for-upcoming-iphone-fold/
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/apple-s-foldable-iphone-may-not-be-much-different-from-samsung-fold-report-125072100254_1.html
[3] https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/fresh-foldable-iphone-leaks-give-us-more-hints-about-the-price-and-a-key-spec
[4] https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/iphone-fold-is-now-said-to-be-in-the-affordable-range-2757218-2025-07-17