We only have two days left iOS 27 WWDC is announced and the rumors are waiting for a clear picture of what to expect.
The update will reportedly focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, along with a number of new major Apple Intelligence features. Here’s everything we know so far about new iOS 27 features, the update’s release date, and more.
When will Apple announce iOS 27?
Apple will announce iOS 27 on June 8 at WWDC 2026. The update will be announced at a launch event at 10am PT/1pm ET and will then be released in beta testing for developers.
A public beta version of iOS 27 will then be released in July, allowing iPhone users to test new features and provide feedback to Apple.
If all goes according to plan, iOS 27 will be released to the general public in September. Here are the release dates of major iOS updates in the last five years:
- iOS 26: Monday, September 15, 2025
- iOS 18: Monday, September 16, 2024
- iOS 17: Monday, September 18, 2023
- iOS 16: Monday, September 12, 2022
iOS 27 compatibility
It will be iOS 27 reported drop support for these iPhone models:
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
New features in iOS 27
Focus on stability and bug fixes
Bloomberg reports Apple’s main focus with iOS 27 will be “quality and core performance.” It comes after several years of massive iOS updates, including the launch of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18 and the dramatic Liquid Glass redesign with iOS 26.
Mark Gurman says Apple engineers are “combing Apple’s operating systems” looking for bloat and bugs to fix, as well as “any opportunity to meaningfully improve performance and overall quality.”
The idea is to take a step back after the last few major iOS updates and set the stage for a new wave of big updates going forward. Think of it as a reset of sorts. Apple hopes the update will improve iPhone battery life for users.
New foldable features
One aspect of iOS 27 will be to optimize the software platform for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, which will be released in September 2026. The foldable iPhone will have a 7.8-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch external display. Apple will need to make changes to iOS 27 to accommodate this new form factor, as well as add new features to take advantage of the larger screen.
Bloomberg Apple says “will favor software features specifically tailored to this new form factor”.
Especially the latest Bloomberg The report claims that Apple plans to add new window features to iOS 27 for the iPhone Fold. The device is claimed to allow running two apps side-by-side, which is currently not possible on the iPhone.
Apple is also reportedly developing new iOS software layouts for its apps to accommodate the larger size of the built-in iPhone Fold display. Third-party developers will also be able to adopt these plans in their apps.
Apple Intelligence
AI web search platform
Continues work on Apple An AI powered web search platform It may ship as part of iOS 27. It will be a new platform designed to compete with AI search features from companies like Perplexity.
More Gemini traits that work
Apple too recently concluded has struck a deal with Google to use Gemini models to power its new Siri and Apple Intelligence features. According to one report from InformationApple is set to use Gemini models to power several iOS 27 features.
- Siri’s ability to remember past conversations
- Proactive features that can “suggest they leave home to avoid traffic before being picked up at the airport marked on their Apple calendar.”
A standalone Siri app
according to Bloomberg, iOS 27 will include a standalone Siri chatbot similar to apps like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. The application allows you to download chats, files and photos, automatic deletion of conversationsand more.
New Siri interface
Apple has reportedly completely redesigned Siri as part of iOS 27. It will now live inside Dynamic Island with a similar design to the above WWDC invitation artwork. Bloomberg informs:
Apple has redesigned Siri for modern iPhone hardware, bringing it to life inside Dynamic Island, the display element the company first introduced in 2022. When the user says “Siri” or presses the power button, the assistant pops up in Dynamic Island with a new animation that replaces the glossy interface that currently sits on the edges of the iPhone screen. This mode, which will have a dark-toned interface, is best suited for voice-based queries and searches.
Additionally, you’ll be able to swipe down from the top center of their iPhone screen to launch the Search or Ask interface. Here, iOS 27 will introduce Siri Suggestions for frequently used apps, recent searches, notes, and more.
Writing Tools
Bloomberg reports that iOS 27 will have a more powerful Grammarly-like grammar checker:
The system appears in a transparent menu that slides up from the bottom of the screen and displays the original text along with suggested corrections.
Users can accept individual offers, approve all changes, or reject completely. There are also controls for stopping grammar checking and navigating between marked sections of text.
Apple is also adding a “Type with Siri” link that appears at the top of the keyboard, as well as a “Help Me Type” button that “appears when users activate Siri while working in a text field.”
Shortcuts
iOS 27 will let you use natural language to create shortcuts by simply describing what you want. Currently, you have to manually add and remove actions to create your shortcut.
Custom wallpapers
iOS 27 is said to include a new feature that lets you create custom wallpapers using artificial intelligence. This feature will be built into the existing Image Playground app and will appear in the wallpaper selection interface.
The liquid changes the bottle
Bloomberg It reports that there is no evidence that iOS 27 will include major changes to the Liquid Glass interface. However, Apple can add a slider that gives you more control over the design.
Mark Gurman says Apple started working on this Liquid Glass slider during the iOS 26 cycle, but ran into engineering problems. The slider is said to allow “fine control of the level of the glass effect.” It remains to be seen whether Apple successfully overcomes these challenges in iOS 27, but it’s something in the works.
Although Apple does not plan to make major changes to the liquid glass, it is working on some changes to “simplify” the interface.
One of the key aspects of iOS 26 was the new tab bar design, where the search button is separated from the rest of the navigation bar. In iOS 27, Apple plans to integrate the search tab with other tabs in apps like Podcasts, TV, Music, Health, and News.
Updating the camera app
iOS 26 completely redesigned camera app. With iOS 27, Apple does plans to do The camera app is completely customizable. You’ll be able to choose which features appear and where they’re placed in the Camera app interface. Apple has developed a new “Add Widgets” system in the Camera app for these customization features.
Apple is also adding Visual Intelligence directly to the Camera app this year. This feature will also be able to recognize nutrition labels and contact information.
Characteristics of photographs
Apple will added Three new photo editing features in the Photos app in iOS 27:
- “Extend” will allow users to create additional image content beyond the original frame of the image.
- “Enhance” automatically adjusts image quality, lighting, colors, etc. will improve.
- The “Reframe” option will allow users to “change the perspective” for location photos.
In addition, the Photos app also has a “Cleanup” feature available reported Getting “significant improvements” as part of iOS 27.
Apple too test iOS 27 has “instant natural language photo editing,” but the feature may not debut as part of the initial update.
New Apple Wallet features
There is Apple two great new features Designed for Apple Wallet in iOS 27.
- The new “Create a link” function will allow you to convert physical links into digital links. For example, you can create a digital version of your gym membership.
- A new feature that helps you share the bill with others while dining. You’ll reportedly be able to take a picture of a receipt, assign different items to different people, and create Apple Cash payment requests.
Updating the calendar
Although details are sparse, Bloomberg there is informed Apple is working on a major overhaul for its Calendar app:
Apple is working on an updated Calendar app for release on all of its platforms. It originally planned to release the software (in 2026), but it has been delayed and is now slated for a later set of operating systems… iOS 27 and macOS 27
More iOS 27 features
Macworld found references Several iOS 27 features based on a leaked build of Apple’s software last summer.
- New pairing system for AirPods
- “Enhanced Collections” in Images
There are no further details about these two features. It is also possible to cancel them completely.
Bloomberg He shared a few more details about iOS 27 features:
- Notifications will now scroll from the left of the screen instead of the top of the screen.
- The weather app adds a new “Conditions” panel to the home page for each city, such as rain and wind.
- There’s a new animation that “shows the buttons scrolling up from the bottom of the device’s interface” when you enable the on-screen keyboard.
- iOS 27 adds “redo and undo control” when customization your home screen.
- Safari will include a new start page with four tabs for switching between favorites, bookmarks, reading list and browser history.
- Apple is redesigning the company AirPods user interface In the Settings app.
- Bloomberg says iOS 27 may support third-party AirPlay alternatives like Google Cast. But this feature may be unique to the European Union.
- The Tap My application is available “Subtle visual update including new tabs in the tab bar.”
Wrap it up
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