No time to waste at Apple, and it is no surprise to learn that the next iPhone operating system, iOS 28, is already under development. The Californian company is apparently changing its design habits for the 2027 edition, in order to give priority to and explore in more detail new feature ideas. A development that apparently follows a new organization, apparently appreciated by the brand's engineers.
Apple iOS 28, new development method
This is what the well-informed Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reveals, first recalling the development method used so far for previous iOS versions: three major two-month phases, each made up of four weeks of programming (coding), then four weeks of integration (convergence).
Innovation favored over integration
From now on, for the first development phase of this iOS 28, the programming phases will last six weeks, and integration will be reduced to two weeks. This gives programmers more time and latitude to propose new ideas, test them and refine them before they are locked in. According to Gurman, Apple's engineers say they appreciate this change, which stimulates their creativity. Note that the second development phase began on November 9, marking the moment when Apple starts selecting and finalizing the features that will be retained for the general public.
Presentation expected at WWDC 2027
iOS 28 (as well as its macOS 28 counterpart, codenamed Poppy) will be officially unveiled in June 2027 during the traditional WWDC conference. And while no precise details about its contents have yet leaked, rumors are already pointing to a drastic evolution of Siri, with the firm intention of turning it into a true autonomous AI agent capable of acting in the background. The rollout of the final public version of iOS 28 is scheduled for September 2027, as usual aligned with the commercial launch of the future iPhone lineup. This major software update will be available as a free download.
