Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta, Signaling Sept. 18 iPhone 18 Pro Debut
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Updated · Forbes · Jun 13
Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta, Signaling Sept. 18 iPhone 18 Pro Debut
3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 13
Summary
iOS 27’s first developer beta went live on June 8 at WWDC 2026, keeping Apple’s software rollout aligned with last year and pointing to an on-schedule iPhone launch cycle.
July is set for the first public beta, and that timing suggests Apple’s next iPhone event will likely land on Wednesday, Sept. 9, avoiding the Labor Day week disruption.
Sept. 11 is the likely pre-order date, with first reviews expected on Sept. 15 or Sept. 16 as Apple follows its usual one-week gap after the keynote.
Sept. 18 is the most likely on-sale date for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, while Apple’s first folding iPhone could be unveiled then but ship later.