iOS 27

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, and tvOS 27.^[3] It will be released in late 2026.

iOS 27 introduces Siri AI, a new model designed by Apple in collaboration with Google.^[4]

iOS 27 features improved writing tools with Apple Intelligence.^{[5] [6]}

iOS 27 features a new updated version of Siri called Siri AI.^[4] The new Siri AI is also able to handle more complicated step-by-step questions, such as making new shortcuts in the Shortcuts app and planning advanced routes.^[7] The revamped Siri also includes its own app, called Siri, where users can look back at past chats, and features a new more chatbot-like experience.^[8]

iOS 27 features a new battery icon.^[9]

iOS 27 features a revamped AirPods settings UI.^[10]

iOS 27 introduces improvements, and some new features, such as ask to browse and ask to buy, features that ask a guardian’s permission to see a new website, or to buy an app.^[11] The update also allows guardians to approve new contacts in phone, messages, and FaceTime apps.^[12] The screen time UI is also getting an update, giving parents easier ability to give children screen time, and the ability to give time in specific catagories, such as entertainment.^[12]

iOS 27 features a bill-splitting feature.^{[13] [14]}

iOS 27 features a new Siri mode replacing visual intelligence, with more advanced features such as nutrition label recognition, and the ability to chat with Siri directly about what users see.^[15] Further updates to the Camera app include three new or upgraded photo-editing features. Apple Intelligence now features a reframe button, an extend button, and an updated clean up button.^[16] The reframe button changes the angle that the camera is taking a photo at, filling in new areas that are created with the shift.^[17] The extend button is similar to the already existing extend button available for wallpapers, in the Photos app, but gives additional accuracy when extending scenes. Finally, an upgraded clean up button works in the same way as iOS 26, but provides higher accuracy when removing objects, powered by Gemini.

iOS 27 also improves Image Playground features, such as the ability to create photorealistic images on a user's device without having to use ChatGPT, and improved image quality throughout. Apple also said there would be a limit on how many images can be made per day with this new system.^[18]

The Phone app will also feature the ability to have relevant information pop up while on a call, such as flight information while users call about flights.^[19]

The Passwords app will be able to automatically change passwords that are at risk, or have been in a data breach by using Apple Intelligence to log in and change the password.^[20]

All iPhones that support iOS 26 support iOS 27. Apple retained compatibility with all iPhone models that support iOS 26, including the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE (2nd generation). Apple Intelligence features require at least an Apple A17 Pro or A18 chip, as found on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16e, or newer.^[21] Even though devices may be Apple Intelligence-ready, some features such as improved Siri voices and improved on-device dictation are only available on the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.^[22]