iOS 27 Available Today With These 8 New Features
Apple has announced the release of iOS 27, featuring a major overhaul of Siri powered by 'Apple Intelligence' and new generative AI tools for photos and video. The update is limited to newer iPhone models and faces regulatory delays in the European Union.
Why it matters
The release marks a significant shift in Apple's product strategy toward generative AI, while highlighting the ongoing friction between Big Tech and EU regulatory frameworks.
During its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo event last week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released widely on Monday, September 14.
iOS 27 should be available around 10 a.m. Pacific Time / 1 p.m. Eastern Time today via the Settings app, under General → Software Update.
Below, we have highlighted eight new features and changes coming with iOS 27, with the main attraction being a major revamp of Siri.
iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer, but Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features are limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer.
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