Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter that Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 and macOS 27 releases are showing more signs of support for new hardware categories, including a foldable iPhone and a touchscreen MacBook.
One of the more interesting clues comes from the iPhone Mirroring app in macOS 27. According to Gurman, the app is no longer locked to a fixed phone-like aspect ratio. Instead, it can be widened to show an interface that looks closer to an iPad layout. That wider, flatter interface is similar to what users might expect from an unfolded foldable iPhone.
Developers have also found several hints inside iOS 27 code. The references reportedly include terms such as foldState, angleDegrees, and multi-screen parameters. Those names appear to relate to detecting whether a device is folded or unfolded, measuring the opening angle, and managing different display states.
Gurman believes those references point directly toward Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone. They do not confirm a product launch on their own, but they suggest that Apple is preparing the software foundation needed for a device with changing screen geometry.
Apple is also asking developers to pay more attention to adaptive app design. The idea is that one version of an app should automatically adjust to different screen sizes and proportions instead of requiring separate builds for every device type.
On the surface, that push helps apps work better across the iPhone and iPad lineup. Looked at more deeply, however, the same adaptive APIs would be especially useful for a foldable phone that switches between an outer display and a larger inner display.
Gurman also pointed to macOS 27 changes that may be relevant to a future touchscreen MacBook. The Sidecar feature now reportedly includes full touch support, meaning users can interact with macOS using their fingers when the feature is active.
In addition, macOS 27 adds a pull-to-refresh gesture. That interaction is common on smartphones and tablets, but it would feel more natural on a Mac if Apple eventually ships a laptop display that supports direct touch input.
None of these discoveries prove that a foldable iPhone or touchscreen MacBook is guaranteed to launch soon. Still, Gurman’s view is that Apple is gradually adding low-level support in iOS 27 and macOS 27 for new device types, which may be a sign that both products are getting closer.
