According to 9to5Mac, the next major iPhone software update, iOS 27, will be unveiled at WWDC in June. Rumored features include a new AI-powered subscription service called Apple Health+, which would offer coaching and food logging. The update is also expected to have special optimizations for the first iPhone Fold, rumored for a September launch, including upgraded multitasking. Siri is slated for a visual redesign in iOS 27, following its functional AI upgrades coming this spring in iOS 26.4. Other additions may include an AI web search tool, improvements to the Photos app and AirPods pairing, and a revamped Calendar app. Finally, iOS 27 is reportedly aiming to be a “Snow Leopard-style” update with a major focus on bug fixes and performance.
The Health+ Play Is A Big Deal
Here’s the thing: Apple Health+ feels like the obvious, long-rumored next step. The Health app has been a data repository for years, but turning that data into actionable, paid guidance is the real business model. It’s a classic Apple move—build the platform, then monetize the services on top. Combining it with Fitness+ into a single health and wellness subscription bundle makes total sense. That’s a powerful, sticky ecosystem. It’s not just about counting steps anymore; it’s about personalized accountability, and that’s something people will pay for monthly.
Betting Big On The Foldable Form
Now, the iPhone Fold optimizations are fascinating. If the rumors are true, Apple isn’t just making a folding phone; it’s making a new category that needs its own software rules. Bringing an iPad-like windowing system to the iPhone Fold basically admits that the device, when open, is a small tablet. This could be huge for productivity. But it also creates a weird software fragmentation. Will these multitasking features be exclusive to the Fold? Probably at first. That’s a premium feature for a premium (and undoubtedly very expensive) device. It’s a clear signal of how Apple plans to justify the Fold’s price tag beyond just the hardware novelty.
Siri’s Two-Stage Comeback Tour
So, Siri gets its brains in iOS 26.4 and its new face in iOS 27. That’s actually pretty smart. Think about it: rolling out the new LLM architecture first lets them work out the kinks—and there *will* be kinks—without the fanfare of a full visual relaunch. By the time iOS 27 hits, Siri should be more competent, and the redesign becomes the victory lap. It’s a cautious, Apple-like way to modernize a product that’s been embarrassingly behind. The big question is, will the new AI capabilities also power that rumored web search tool in Spotlight? It seems like a no-brainer to spread that intelligence across the system.
The “Snow Leopard” Promise We All Want
Honestly, the most exciting rumor for me is the “Snow Leopard-style” focus on polish. Look, iOS has felt a bit bloated and buggy for a few cycles now. The idea of a year dedicated to stability and performance is incredibly appealing. But let’s be skeptical. The report itself lists seven new features! This won’t be a no-features update. The hope is that Apple can truly prioritize system solidity *while* adding these new services and form factor supports. If they can pull that off, it’ll be a massive win for user trust. A stable foundation is what makes all these other fancy features actually enjoyable to use. We’ll see if they can deliver.
Which rumor has you most intrigued? Is it the paid health coaching, the foldable future, or just the hope of a smoother iPhone? Let me know. And for more Apple insights, you can follow 9to5Mac on Twitter or check out their YouTube channel.
