We’ve all spent time imagining the next big features of the iPhone. But what if, for once, we could peek inside Apple’s own drawers? That’s more or less what just happened. An internal build of iOS 26, normally reserved for Apple’s developers, has leaked. And its source code, analyzed by experts, offers a fascinating preview of the iPhones of 2026 and 2027.
The big revolution: Siri and health reimagined
The two major focus areas appear to be Siri and the Health app. Rumors of a Siri version enhanced by Gemini’s AI (Google) are becoming clearer. According to the code, it could make its first appearance with iOS 26.4 next spring, while truly advanced voice search would arrive with iOS 27 and the iPhone 18.
On the health side, the app is set to become a true hub. It would expand to macOS and gain a personal intelligent assistant. The underlying message behind this rumor is clear: this assistant could be tied to a paid subscription. Apple would therefore be positioning health as its next recurring service.
Everyday quality-of-life improvements
Beyond the headline features, the entire ecosystem appears to be getting refined:
- Maps: The app could soon remember the bank card you use in other apps (such as Uber or Deliveroo) to offer ultra-fast payments, synced across all your devices via iCloud.
- Freeform: The collaborative whiteboard app would gain a folder system in iCloud, making it easier to organize all the documents attached to a project.
- Find My: No more approximate tracking of your AirPods? A new feature using the W2 chip could locate them with much greater precision.
- Photos: New automatic collections should help us sort and rediscover our thousands of photos more easily.
- Connectivity: A new AirPods pairing system is in the works, potentially promising an even smoother and more instant connection.
A roadmap to take with a pinch of salt
These clues, while extremely precise since they come directly from the code itself, remain a snapshot of Apple’s plans at a given moment. Priorities can shift, features can be delayed or reshaped. Still, they outline a clear strategy: Apple is working to make its ecosystem smarter, more personalized, and more interconnected than ever.
The underlying message is that of an iPhone aiming to become a true digital life assistant, anticipating our needs in health, mobility, and organization. The race is no longer just about raw power, but about deep, everyday usefulness. And for users, it’s an invitation to dream about the phone of tomorrow, while keeping an eye on the updates that will soon enough land in our pockets.
