Apple unveiled iOS 27 today at WWDC 2026. The update brings major improvements to Siri, performance on older iPhones, Photos editing, and the overall user experience. Here is the full list of every major iOS 27 feature revealed on June 8, 2026.
1. Siri AI: The Biggest Upgrade Ever
Apple delivered the smart assistant users have wanted for years. The new Siri AI is far more conversational, context aware, and capable.
- Natural back and forth conversations with memory of previous questions.
- On screen awareness and deep personal context from Messages, Photos, Mail, and Notes.
- Standalone Siri AI app with full system integration.
- Advanced tools to generate text, summarize documents, analyze files, and search the web.
- Deeper app control including editing recent Messages and adding songs to playlists.
- Cross device history synced privately through iCloud.
- Enhanced Visual Intelligence now called Siri Mode in the Camera app.
Siri AI will launch in English later in 2026 with more languages coming afterward.
2. Record Breaking Device Support and Performance
iOS 27 supports every iPhone that ran iOS 26. This includes all models back to the iPhone 11 series. It is the widest compatibility Apple has ever offered.
Performance gains are significant:
- Apps launch up to 30 percent faster.
- Photos library loads 70 percent quicker.
- AirDrop transfers up to 80 percent faster.
- External storage file transfers up to 5 times faster.
- Smarter CPU scheduling for smoother multitasking.
3. Liquid Glass Design with New Customization
Apple refined the translucent Liquid Glass look introduced last year. New options include:
- System wide transparency slider to control glass effects.
- More layered and three dimensional app icons and interface elements.
- Simple settings to reduce visual intensity for better readability.
4. Powerful New Photos App AI Tools
The Photos app receives some of the strongest updates in iOS 27:
- Spatial Reframe lets you change photo perspective as if you moved the camera.
- Extend generatively expands image borders or adjusts aspect ratios.
- Improved Clean Up tool with more realistic object removal and background filling.
- Enhanced Image Playground with photorealistic styles, better editing, and the ability to create custom Lock Screens and Contact Posters.
5. Smarter Dictation and Shortcuts
- Next level dictation automatically adds punctuation, fixes capitalization, removes filler words, and formats text intelligently.
- Shortcuts now accepts natural language prompts. Describe what you want and the AI builds the automation.
6. Enhanced Parental Controls and Family Safety
New tools give parents better options with age appropriate recommendations:
- App, call, and website restrictions.
- Default Ask to Buy and Ask to Browse for children under 13.
- More proactive and granular safety features.
7. New Health Tracking Features
- Dedicated perimenopause and menopause tracking integrated with Cycle Tracking.
- Personalized insights and recommendations for this life stage.
8. Faster and Smarter System Search
A rebuilt search foundation powers Spotlight, Photos, Mail, Messages, and other apps for quicker and more accurate results.
9. Apple Intelligence Improvements Across iOS
- Contextual smart suggestions in Messages, Phone, and Calendar.
- Better reply suggestions with in call context awareness.
- Enhanced Safari tab management and password tools.
- Greater cross app intelligence while protecting user privacy.
10. Additional iOS 27 Features
- Custom EQ presets for AirPods.
- Improved iCloud Shared Albums.
- Accessibility enhancements.
- Battery life improvements and overall system polish.
iOS 27 Release Timeline
- Developer beta: Available today on June 8, 2026.
- Public beta: Expected July 2026.
- Official release: September 2026 with new iPhones.
iOS 27 focuses on making the iPhone faster, smarter, and more personal. It works well on older devices and continues Apples strong emphasis on on device processing and privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will iOS 27 be released?
iOS 27 is expected to be released in September 2026 alongside the new iPhone models.
Which iPhones will get iOS 27?
iOS 27 supports every iPhone that runs iOS 26, including all models back to the iPhone 11 series.
What is the biggest new feature in iOS 27?
The biggest upgrade is the completely rebuilt Siri AI, which is now much more conversational and intelligent.
Does iOS 27 have new AI features?
Yes. iOS 27 includes major Apple Intelligence improvements, especially in Siri, Photos, and system-wide tools.
Will older iPhones run iOS 27 well?
Yes. Apple has focused on performance improvements so even older devices like the iPhone 11 will feel faster.
