iOS 27 is finally here, with the new Siri AI beta

Even if you're not ready for iOS 27, there's an important new update for you too. Here's what's new.

Read full bio September 15, 2026, 9:13 am ET

Lance Whitney/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple has launched new OS 27 versions for the iPhone and other products. Also released were 26.7 versions for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Both OS versions add new features and a host of security patches. Monday was a busy update day for Apple. Not only did the company roll out iOS 27, but it also pushed out an update to iOS 26 for users sticking with the old OS.

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