iOS 27 Leak: Foldable iPhone Support, Liquid Glass Stays, Siri Delayed

Apple's software roadmap just got a lot more interesting. A fresh report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reveals that iOS 27 is being built with foldable iPhone support in mind,…

By Hardik Dhamija

March 17, 2026

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Apple’s software roadmap just got a lot more interesting. A fresh report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reveals that iOS 27 is being built with foldable iPhone support in mind, Apple’s Liquid Glass design language is here to stay despite key designer exits, and the much-anticipated Siri overhaul is causing delays elsewhere. A lot to unpack — here’s everything you need to know.

iOS 27 & Apple’s Software Roadmap: Key Takeaways

Topic	Status
Liquid Glass Design	Continuing — no major changes planned
iOS 27 Foldable Support	In development — iPad-style layouts, split-screen
Next-gen Siri (Campo)	Delayed — affecting smart home hub timeline
Gemini Integration	In progress across iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Smart Home Hub	Postponed due to Siri delays
Glass Effect Toggle	Tested but not yet available system-wide

Liquid Glass Is Not Going Anywhere

Despite Apple’s human interface chief Alan Dye departing for Meta — reportedly taking several designers with him — the Liquid Glass interface was developed through a multi-year effort involving a large group of designers and engineers, with Apple design leader Steve Lemay closely involved, making a major design shift unlikely in the near term. Apple has already made adjustments through updates like iOS 26.4, including options that reduce the intensity of the glass effect to improve readability.

iOS 27 Is Being Built for the Foldable iPhone

This is the big one. Updates planned for iOS 27 are expected to adapt the operating system when the foldable iPhone is unfolded on a larger display — apps may adopt iPad-style layouts, navigation bars could shift to the left side of the screen, and Apple may introduce split-screen multitasking on iPhone for the first time. Apple believes its design addresses the narrow layouts seen in some existing foldable phones.

Meanwhile, delays in Apple’s next-generation Siri platform, internally known as Campo, have pushed back the planned smart home hub launch — a reminder that Apple’s AI ambitions are still catching up to its hardware plans. Keep up with the latest iOS updates and Apple leaks on Technosports.