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iOS 27

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iOS 27
Version of the iOS operating system
iOS 27 home screen on an iPhone 17 Pro
DeveloperApple
Written in
OS familyiOS
Source modelClosed with open-source components
General
availability		September 2026; 2 months' time (2026-09)
Latest preview27.0 beta 4[1] (July 20, 2026; 9 days ago (2026-07-20)) [±]
27.0 public beta 2[2] (July 22, 2026; 7 days ago (2026-07-22)) [±]
Available in[3]
Supported platformsiPhone
Preceded byiOS 26
Official websiteapple.com/os/ios
TaglineAll glowed up.
Support status
In developer beta and public beta
Articles in the series

iOS 27 is the upcoming twentieth major release of Apple's iOS operating system for the iPhone, serving as the successor to iOS 26. It was announced at the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8, 2026, alongside iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, tvOS 27, and HomePod software 27.[4] It will be released in late 2026.

Features

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System features

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Apple Intelligence

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iOS 27 expands Apple Intelligence, Apple's generative AI system, with improved Writing Tools and the ability to generate images with a private cloud model.[5][6] Resource-heavy features, such as image generation, have daily limits. Higher usage of these features is available to paid iCloud+ subscribers,[6] excluding users of the 50 GB tier. Advanced capabilities, like custom Siri voices, are restricted to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air.[6]

In the Home app, Apple Intelligence–powered camera features require an iCloud+ plan with at least a 2 TB tier.[7]

Siri AI

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One core feature of the update is Siri AI, a rebuilt version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. The new Siri uses generative AI technology and behaves more like a chatbot.[8][6] Apple developed the underlying models with Google, and these run on Apple's Private Cloud Compute infrastructure.[9] The new Siri can have natural conversations, use personal information from apps such as Messages, and understand content displayed on screen.[8][6] Additionally, Siri can carry out complex actions within apps, such as adding events to Calendar or adding photographs to an album.[6]

As part of the changes, Siri is integrated into the Dynamic Island. Swiping down from the center of the screen opens a "Search or Ask" interface that replaces Spotlight. Due to this, the Notification Center is now reached by swiping down from the upper-left corner.[6]

Writing Tools are built into Siri, allowing text to be generated, rewritten, or proofread from a systemwide interface rather than a separate panel.[8][6]

iOS 27 introduces a Siri app that syncs via iCloud. It lets users begin, view, or continue Siri conversations.[10][8]

Siri AI is not available at launch in the European Union or China while Apple works through regulatory requirements.[8]

AirPods

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The AirPods settings UI has been updated for iOS 27.[11] iOS 27 has also brought a custom equalizer to AirPods, natively allowing for manual adjustment of audio frequencies.[12]

Parental controls

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iOS 27 introduces a redesigned Screen Time interface and new child-safety controls. Parents can set Time Allowances across app categories such as entertainment, games, and social media. Furthermore, parents can determine which apps are available at different times of day, with recommendations based on a child's age and guidance from experts.[5] An "Ask to Browse" feature requires children to obtain approval before visiting a new website. Similarly, parents can require approval before a child communicates with a new contact in Messages, FaceTime, or Phone.[5][13]

Other system changes

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A new battery icon was introduced with iOS 27.[14] Apple revised the Liquid Glass design introduced in iOS 26 to improve readability.[6] A Liquid Glass slider in the settings allows users to adjust its translucency. Apple also described general performance and responsiveness improvements across the system.[6]

App features

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Camera and Photos

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Visual Intelligence was moved into the Camera app as a new Siri mode.[6] Through it, users can photograph objects to get information from Siri, look up the nutritional value of food, import multiple events into Calendar at once, split a receipt, import contact details from a business card, or add a membership card to the Wallet app.[6]

The Photos app gains AI editing tools. The Clean Up feature is better at removing objects and filling in missing areas, while new Reframe and Extend options use AI to change a photo's composition or enlarge its crop with newly generated content.[6] Other additions include a "Captured by Me" collection, support for keywords and star ratings, the ability to save a video frame as a still photo, and slideshows for any set of images.[6] iCloud Shared Albums add full-resolution sharing, a 30-day expiration option, and the ability for users on Android and Windows devices to contribute images.[6]

Safari and Passwords

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Safari uses Apple Intelligence to organize open tabs, bookmarks, and the Reading List into related topics.[13][6] Users can generate custom extensions by typing out natural language, and "Notify Me" monitors a webpage to alert the user when it changes.[13][6] The Passwords app can use AI to visit a website on its own, sign in, and replace a vulnerable password with a stronger one.[6]

Apple has said Safari is more power efficient than in the previous release.[13]

Wallet

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Apple Wallet adds "Create a Pass", a feature that uses Visual Intelligence to generate a digital pass for tickets, memberships, and similar items from services that do not support Wallet.[6] A bill-splitting feature uses Apple Cash to divide the cost of a scanned receipt among several people.[6]

Phone, FaceTime, and Messages

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The Phone app adds Call Context, which brings up relevant information during a call, such as a flight number when calling an airline.[6] FaceTime gains a Dual Capture option that streams the front and rear cameras simultaneously.[6] In Messages, sending large photos and videos no longer delays accompanying text messages. Additionally, outgoing messages show a send indicator, Tapback notifications are consolidated, and Apple Intelligence suggests actions such as adding a photo or sharing a location.[6]

Maps and Find My

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Apple Maps uses aerial imagery and Vision Intelligence models to produce a more detailed Flyover experience.[6] Find My allows for customized location sharing, letting users share their location for a custom duration or until a set time.[15] The new "Hide Location" option lets a user stop sharing their location with a specific person without notifying that person.[15][16] The Find My interface was also refreshed with the Liquid Glass design.[15]

Other apps

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Image Playground was overhauled to generate images in any style, including photorealistic results. It now allows for edits through text descriptions or touch gestures. Genmoji creation was made faster and higher quality.[6] The Music app introduces redesigned artist pages, varied AutoMix transitions between songs, and folders for organizing playlists.[6] The Calendar and Reminders apps support natural language for managing events and tasks. The Shortcuts app can create a shortcut from natural language.[6] The Clock app allows the alarm volume to be set independently of the system volume.[6] In the Health and Fitness apps, GymKit support was extended to the iPhone for pairing with gym equipment. Furthermore, route maps and treadmill distances are more accurate, step counts sync between both apps, and Cycle Tracking adds support for perimenopause and menopause.[17][6] The Journal app now includes generative writing prompts for inspiration.[6]

Supported devices

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iOS 27 requires an iPhone with an Apple A13 Bionic chip or newer with at least 3 GB of RAM, thus retaining support for all iPhones that support iOS 26. Apple Intelligence features require an Apple A17 Pro chip or newer with at least 8 GB of RAM, as found on the iPhone 15 Pro or newer.[18] Even though devices may support Apple Intelligence, features such as custom Siri voices require at least 12 GB of RAM, found on iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.[19]

Supported device Chipset RAM Apple Intelligence support Improved Apple Intelligence model
iPhone 11 A13 4 GB No No
iPhone 11 Pro & 11 Pro Max A13 4 GB No No
iPhone SE (2nd generation) A13 3 GB No No
iPhone 12 & 12 Mini A14 4 GB No No
iPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro Max A14 6 GB No No
iPhone 13 & 13 Mini A15 4 GB No No
iPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max A15 6 GB No No
iPhone SE (3rd generation) A15 4 GB No No
iPhone 14 & 14 Plus A15 6 GB No No
iPhone 14 Pro & 14 Pro Max A16 6 GB No No
iPhone 15 & 15 Plus A16 6 GB No No
iPhone 15 Pro & 15 Pro Max A17 Pro 8 GB Yes No
iPhone 16 & 16 Plus A18 8 GB Yes No
iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max A18 Pro 8 GB Yes No
iPhone 16e A18 8 GB Yes No
iPhone 17 A19 8 GB Yes No
iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max A19 Pro 12 GB Yes Yes
iPhone Air A19 Pro 12 GB Yes Yes
iPhone 17e A19 8 GB Yes No

Version history

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iOS 27 version history
Version Build number Release date Notes
Unsupported: 27.0 beta 1 24A5355q June 8, 2026 Developer release notes
Unsupported: 27.0 beta 2 24A5370h June 22, 2026
Unsupported: 27.0 beta 3 24A5380h July 6, 2026
24A5380l July 13, 2026 Re-release; public beta 1
Preview version: 27.0 beta 4 24A5390f July 20, 2026 Developer release notes
July 22, 2026 Public beta 2
Legend:
Unsupported
Latest version
Preview version

References

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  1. ↑ "iOS 27 beta 4 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade". 9to5Mac. July 20, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ "iOS 27 public beta 2 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more". 9to5Mac. July 22, 2026. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ "iOS and iPadOS - Feature Availability". Apple. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ Rossignol, Joe (June 8, 2026). "Apple announces iOS 27". The Verge. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "iOS 27 Guide: All the new features coming to compatible iPhones in 2026". Macworld. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MacRumors Staff (June 10, 2026). "iOS 27: Everything We Know". MacRumors. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  7. ↑ Clover, Juli (July 6, 2026). "Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27". MacRumors. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant" (Press release). Apple. June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  9. ↑ "This is how Apple built 'a Siri that's profoundly more capable' — and yes, it was done with Google and Nvidia's help". TechRadar. June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  10. ↑ "iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your iPhone's Home Screen". 9to5Mac. June 13, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ Mayo, Benjamin (May 24, 2026). "Report: iOS 27 to revamp the AirPods settings UI". 9to5Mac. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ AppleInsider – Hands on with AirPods EQ settings in iOS 27
  13. 1 2 3 4 "iOS 27: All the New Safari Features". MacRumors. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  14. ↑ Saini, Rajat (May 20, 2026). "iOS 27's Battery Icon Change Has People Looking Twice at Their iPhones". The Mac Observer. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 "iOS 27: Find My adds new ways to hide your location, more". 9to5Mac. June 12, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Here are 21 new features in iOS 27 that Apple didn't have time to mention during its WWDC 2026 keynote". TechRadar. June 9, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  17. ↑ "iOS 27: All the New Health and Fitness Features". MacRumors. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Your older iPhone will support iOS 27, even if you didn't expect it to – here's the list of compatible devices". T3. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  19. ↑ Dave LeClair (June 8, 2026). "Only the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air get Apple's 'most powerful on-device Apple Intelligence model' — here's what that means". Tom's Guide. Retrieved June 9, 2026.

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  1. ↑ Clover, Juli (June 22, 2026). "Apple Seeds iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Second Betas to Developers". MacRumors. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
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