On August 11, 2026, Apple unveiled the iOS 27 Beta5 firmware, which inadvertently disclosed internal codenames for six yet-to-be-released iPhones within system files concerning battery and smart management functionalities. The comprehensive iPhone 18 series made its initial, concentrated debut in the iOS 27 beta code, encompassing three novel models slated for release in the following year. The specific codenames and their corresponding models are detailed as follows: V62 denotes the iPhone Air 2, V63 stands for the iPhone 18 Pro, V64 represents the iPhone 18 Pro Max, V67 is assigned to the iPhone 18, V68 signifies the iPhone Ultra, and V69 corresponds to the iPhone 18e. This year, Apple intends to implement a phased release approach, introducing the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the innovative foldable iPhone Ultra at the September fall event. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 will be postponed until a unified launch in spring 2027.