iPhone 18 lineup leaks in iOS 27 code with 6 new models
▼ Summary
– iOS 27 beta 5 includes references to six unreleased iPhone models, identified by internal identifiers like V62 and V63, spanning the iPhone 18 lineup, iPhone Air 2, and a foldable iPhone Ultra.
– The references appear in system files related to battery drivers and Battery Intelligence features, as spotted by Macworld.
– Based on leaks, V62 is the iPhone Air 2, V63 and V64 are the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, V67 is the iPhone 18, V68 is the iPhone Ultra, and V69 is the iPhone 18e.
– Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra next month, kicking off the iPhone 18 cycle.
– The iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are slated for early 2027, marking the first year of Apple’s split iPhone release schedule into two windows.
Apple’s latest software update, iOS 27 beta 5, shipped yesterday with a redesigned Spotlight and fresh app icons. But buried within the code are clues about the company’s hardware roadmap, specifically references to six unreleased iPhone models set to arrive over the next half year or so.
Macworld was first to flag the discovery. The references appear in system files tied to battery drivers and the Battery Intelligence feature, and they list Apple’s internal model identifiers, not consumer-facing names. Those identifiers, V62 through V69, line up with previously leaked marketing names, giving us a clearer picture of what’s coming.
Here’s how the identifiers map to expected devices:
- V62: iPhone Air 2The code itself doesn’t reveal specs or features, just that these devices exist in Apple’s testing pipeline. Still, the timing aligns with what we already know about the company’s shifting launch strategy.Apple is expected to kick off the iPhone 18 cycle next month with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside the much-rumored iPhone Ultra. That would mark the first wave of releases. The standard iPhone 18, the budget-friendly iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air 2 are reportedly slated for early 2027, which would be the second wave.If that holds, this becomes the first year Apple splits its iPhone launches into two distinct windows rather than one fall event. It’s a notable shift for a company that has stuck to a single annual release cadence for nearly two decades.The iPhone Ultra, in particular, has generated plenty of speculation. If it does turn out to be a foldable, it would represent Apple’s first major form factor change since the iPhone X. That alone could make it the most anticipated device in years.Which of these upcoming models has your attention? Are you holding out for the iPhone Ultra, or is the iPhone Air 2 more your speed? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
