Hints in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate: Is Apple Working on These 3 Devices?
Is Apple unveiling three brand new devices this fall? Insights from the new operating systems macOS Golden Gate and iOS 27 suggest so. The presentation provided hints about software updates and new hardware.
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Is Apple set to unveil three brand new devices this fall? At least, small details in the new operating systems macOS Golden Gate and iOS 27 suggest so.
Code in iOS 27 Hints at Foldable iPhone Ultra
Rumors suggest that Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone in September, supposedly named iPhone Ultra. The unveiling of iOS 27 has now provided hints that Apple’s first smartphone with a foldable screen is indeed on the way.
Product developer Sam Henri Gold discovered keywords like "foldState" and "angleDegrees" in the iOS 27 framework. These terms indicate a foldable smartphone.
As Sam Henri Gold wrote on X, he also found a hidden code reference that checks the total number of integrated displays. This suggests that iOS 27 is designed for a device whose interface needs to be spread across two screens.
What macOS Golden Gate Reveals About Touchscreens
Also set for release in fall 2026, Apple is rumored to launch a premium notebook named MacBook Ultra. This high-end model is speculated to be the first MacBook to feature a touchscreen.
Again, the new operating system hints at the actual launch of a MacBook with touch support. According to 9to5Mac, the spacing between buttons in the menu bar has been increased to create room for larger touch areas.
Additionally, a feature known from iPhone or iPad is coming to macOS 27. The operating system, officially confirmed as Golden Gate, includes the ability to refresh the screen by scrolling down. This only makes sense for a touchscreen.
Home App Features Suggest Own Surveillance Camera
Apple is also expected to release several smart home products this fall, including apparently its own surveillance camera. In the Home app in iOS 27, several new features refer to the HomeKit Secure Video function. Among them is the first-time support for 4K videos. For 9to5Mac, this is a clear indication that Apple is working on its own surveillance hardware.