Weekly overview 14: 50 years of Apple, iPhone Fold rumors, Siri app under iOS 27 and more

Foldable smartphones seem to be here to stay and according to various rumors we can also expect an iPhone Fold from Apple. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously listed several rumors about the foldable iPhone. Now DigiTimes is going one step further.

Kuo expects the device to have a foldable book design, with an inner screen of about 7.8 inches and an outer screen of 5.5 inches. The most special thing: the fold would hardly be visible. The first units are expected at the end of 2026 and the prototype phase is said to have started last June.

Developers can download a new beta of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26 and visionOS 26. For public testers this test version of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26 and watchOS 26 will be available soon.

The new software updates add a lot of new features and capabilities. From iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26, you can use a brand new Liquid Glass design, advanced Spotlight for Mac, updated apps, Apple Intelligence in Dutch and more. The final version will be later this month expected.

If you were hoping for a groundbreaking iPad Pro with an even sleeker design or hardware innovations, we’re probably in for some disappointing news. According to Instant Digital, Apple has no major changes planned for the iPad Pro in the coming years. Instead, the company consciously opts for small, gradual upgrades.

This is because OLED screen prices are not falling fast enough and the 2024 redesign has not significantly increased sales. As a result, Apple sees no urgent need for a rapid innovation and focuses on internal improvements to keep the powerful tablet relevant for professionals.

Foldable smartphones seem to be here to stay and according to various rumors we can also expect an iPhone Fold from Apple. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously listed several rumors about the foldable iPhone. Now DigiTimes is going one step further.

Kuo expects the device to have a foldable book design, with an inner screen of about 7.8 inches and an outer screen of 5.5 inches. The most special thing: the fold would hardly be visible. The first units are expected at the end of 2026 and the prototype phase is said to have started last June.

Developers can download a new beta of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26 and visionOS 26. For public testers this test version of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26 and watchOS 26 will be available soon.

The new software updates add a lot of new features and capabilities. From iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26, you can use a brand new Liquid Glass design, advanced Spotlight for Mac, updated apps, Apple Intelligence in Dutch and more. The final version will be later this month expected.

Apple would introduce its own Siri app with iOS 27 during WWDC 2026, according to a recent report from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. This marks an important step in Siri’s transformation into a standalone AI assistant, independent of the built-in voice function. This allows Siri to function more like a chatbot, similar to ChatGPT or Google Gemini.

The standalone app would finally give Siri a clear, dedicated place on the home screen of iPhone, iPad and Mac. This fits seamlessly with Apple’s broader AI strategy, with Siri evolving from a simple voice assistant to a powerful chatbot with deeper integration into the system. Users will be able to more easily consult Siri for complex tasks without having to say “Hey Siri” every time.

If you were hoping for a groundbreaking iPad Pro with an even sleeker design or hardware innovations, we’re probably in for some disappointing news. According to Instant Digital, Apple has no major changes planned for the iPad Pro in the coming years. Instead, the company consciously opts for small, gradual upgrades.

This is because OLED screen prices are not falling fast enough and the 2024 redesign has not significantly increased sales. As a result, Apple sees no urgent need for a rapid innovation and focuses on internal improvements to keep the powerful tablet relevant for professionals.

Foldable smartphones seem to be here to stay and according to various rumors we can also expect an iPhone Fold from Apple. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously listed several rumors about the foldable iPhone. Now DigiTimes is going one step further.

Kuo expects the device to have a foldable book design, with an inner screen of about 7.8 inches and an outer screen of 5.5 inches. The most special thing: the fold would hardly be visible. The first units are expected at the end of 2026 and the prototype phase is said to have started last June.

Developers can download a new beta of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26 and visionOS 26. For public testers this test version of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26 and watchOS 26 will be available soon.

The new software updates add a lot of new features and capabilities. From iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26, you can use a brand new Liquid Glass design, advanced Spotlight for Mac, updated apps, Apple Intelligence in Dutch and more. The final version will be later this month expected.