# A18 M4

Apple to Seed Siri Upgrades and New Hardware in Late February–Early March, Gurman Says

Mark Gurman reports Apple will release the first iOS 26.4 developer beta the week of Feb 23 with partial Siri enhancements, followed by a hardware push the week of March 2. Planned devices include a $599 iPhone 17e with new chip and MagSafe tweaks, an entry iPad with A18 and Apple Intelligence, and an iPad Air upgraded to M4 silicon.