{
  "id": 1038644,
  "title": "Top Stories: iOS 27 Beta 5, iPhone 18 Pro Rumors, and More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/top-stories-ios-27-beta-5-iphone-18-pro-rumors-and-more",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-15T13:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/15/top-stories-ios-27-beta-5/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is preparing to install iOS 27 on new iPhone models, but beta testing continues. The fifth iOS 27 beta introduced redesigned app icons and adjustments to Liquid Glass, plus minor enhancements. A leak suggests the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature nearly 12% more battery capacity than its predecessor. Meanwhile, screen protectors for the rumored iPhone Ultra reveal asymmetric corners, aligning with previous reports of a hinge-based fold design. Third-party protectors hint at expected color options of silver and dark blue. Apple is also considering a redesign of the Apple Watch, possibly introducing a round display or screenless fitness tracker, alongside a return of ceramic watch cases. The company is expected to release a new M6 MacBook Pro and refreshed iMacs in October, following its typical schedule. Lastly, users with at least 2TB of iCloud+ storage will gain new Home app features in iOS 27, such as generated video descriptions for selected cameras and automatic surfacing of noteworthy clips.",
  "summary": "Apple is likely winding down work on the initial release of iOS 27 as it prepares to install the operating system on new iPhone models coming next month, but some changes are still being made as we saw with the fifth round of betas this week. Other news and rumors this week included a look at an alleged battery from the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, third-party accessories revealing some…",
  "key_points": [
    "iOS 27 beta 5 introduces redesigned app icons and Liquid Glass adjustments",
    "iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to have 12% more battery capacity than predecessor",
    "iPhone Ultra screen protectors feature asymmetric corners and silver/dark blue colors"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}