Apple’s iOS 27 Beta 2 Sharpens Sept. 18 iPhone 18 Pro Launch Outlook
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Updated · Forbes · Jun 28
Apple’s iOS 27 Beta 2 Sharpens Sept. 18 iPhone 18 Pro Launch Outlook
3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 28
Summary
Apple’s second iOS 27 developer beta arrived on June 22 on schedule, reinforcing expectations that the iPhone 18 Pro rollout remains on track for September 2026.
That timing points to a third developer beta around July 6, followed by the first public beta days later and a release candidate near Sept. 9.
Sept. 9 is also the predicted date for Apple’s keynote at Apple Park, likely starting at 10 a.m. Pacific, with the iOS 27 general release expected on Monday, Sept. 14.
Friday, Sept. 18 is the forecast on-sale date for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with Apple Store pickups likely starting around 7 a.m. local time.
Apple is also expected to unveil a foldable iPhone Ultra and two new Apple Watches, though the foldable model could slip by a week or two if manufacturing issues persist.