# A18

Apple Readies iOS 26.4 Beta and Early Spring Hardware Push — Siri, AI and MagSafe Move Down the Lineup

Apple is reportedly preparing an iOS 26.4 developer beta the week of Feb 23 that will include parts of a new Siri, and plans a product event the week of Mar 2 unveiling an iPhone 17e, a new A18-powered entry iPad with Apple Intelligence, and an M4-upgraded iPad Air. The moves signal Apple’s strategy to push AI features and accessory monetisation into broader parts of its product line while maintaining competitive entry pricing.