The Liquid Glass overhaul that Apple introduced with its iOS 26 preview is here to stay, with the official update expected to arrive later this year. More importantly, with the foldable iPhone scheduled to launch late next year, the company must figure out how its software will play along nicely with the new form factor. Fortunately, Apple has plenty of time to make the correct adjustments, but it wants to have a head start in this area, with the latest report stating that the technology giant will kick off iOS 27 development soon for this very reason.
iOS has been developed to adapt to different display sizes, but the foldable iPhone will introduce complex problems that need time to iron out
The foldable iPhone is rumored to adopt a book-style form factor, with some preliminary specifications mentioning a cover screen size of 5.5 inches, with the primary display measuring 7.8 inches diagonally. Since Apple’s competitors have been producing foldable smartphones for quite some time, they are well-versed in how the software should play along with different panel sizes.
Unfortunately, the Cupertino firm and its engineers will probably have their hands full with this obstacle, and since they want to deliver an interface that is entirely different from what is present in the market, we cannot blame them for taking their sweet time. According to Mark Gurman’s ‘Power On’ newsletter, with the details spotted by Consomac, the exact date as to when developers will begin work on iOS 27 is not mentioned, but he mentions that it will start soon.
During a WWDC Sessions meeting, Apple mentioned that its iOS 26 SDK no longer allows apps to be letterboxed or scaled on newer display sizes, hinting that this change was deliberately made so that the new interface can be applied to the foldable iPhone without any glitches or bugs. The company might also have to work double-time on features similar to Samsung’s Flex mode, where the device is partially unfolded to work like a laptop. So far, these are all the details we have, and we will provide additional updates in the future, so stay tuned.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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