iOS 27.0

A rebuilt, conversational Siri that can use your personal context, see what's on screen, take actions in apps and pull in up-to-date answers from the web.

Why it matters: Makes Siri useful for real questions and multi-step tasks, not just timers and calls.

First in: Developer beta 1Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later; not in the EU or mainland China at launch

A dedicated app where you can go back to earlier Siri conversations or start new ones; history syncs privately through iCloud.

Why it matters: Lets you pick up where you left off instead of starting over each time.

First in: Developer beta 1Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

Drafts, edits or gives feedback on your writing anywhere you type; in Messages and Mail it adjusts to how you write to each person.

Why it matters: Helps anyone who writes a lot of emails or messages sound clear faster.

First in: Developer beta 1Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

More natural, expressive Siri voices with settings for pace and expressiveness.

Why it matters: Makes long Siri answers more pleasant to listen to.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs On-device version needs iPhone Air or iPhone 17 Pro and later

Visual Intelligence moves into the Camera app, so you can point at something and ask about it, such as nutrition info for a meal or splitting a bill.

Why it matters: Quick answers about the world around you without leaving the camera.

First in: Developer beta 1Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

Spatial Reframing changes a photo's composition after it was taken, Extend grows a picture past its edges, and Clean Up can remove larger objects.

Why it matters: Rescues badly framed or cluttered shots without a separate editing app.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

Groups similar tabs together, can watch a web page and alert you to changes like a price drop or restock, and can build a custom extension from a plain-language description.

Why it matters: Helps shoppers and heavy browsers keep track without constant checking.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

A new image model that can create many styles including photorealistic, with edits by touch or words, plus wallpapers and Contact Posters.

Why it matters: Makes Apple's built-in image maker good enough for everyday creative use.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later; daily limits apply

Builds or changes a shortcut from a plain-language description.

Why it matters: Opens automation to people who found the Shortcuts editor too fiddly.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

Type an event the way you'd say it and Calendar fills in the time, place, invitees and title.

Why it matters: Faster event entry for busy people.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

When you call certain businesses, the Phone app shows related details such as a booking or confirmation number.

Why it matters: Saves digging through emails while you're on hold.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

Groups related accessory alerts, describes HomeKit Secure Video clips and lets you search camera footage for moments.

Why it matters: Less notification noise and faster answers to 'what happened at the door?'

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later; eligible iCloud+ plan (2TB, reported)

VoiceOver gives richer image and chart descriptions and answers questions about the screen; Magnifier and Voice Control understand natural language.

Why it matters: A big help for blind, low-vision and motor-impaired users.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

Parents choose which apps a child can use at setup, and children must ask before visiting a new website in Safari.

Why it matters: Gives parents of young kids simple, strong control from day one.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)

Daily limits for entertainment, games and social apps, plus schedules for which apps work at different times; Screen Time is redesigned.

Why it matters: Helps families manage screen time without micromanaging every app.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)

On by default for under-18s, it now also steps in before children see gory or violent images and videos, as well as nudity.

Why it matters: Protects kids from disturbing content shared with them.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)

A Settings slider sets how see-through the Liquid Glass interface is, from very clear to fully tinted.

Why it matters: Helps people who found iOS 26's glass look hard to read.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)

Apple says apps open up to 30% faster, photos load up to 70% faster and AirDrop is up to 80% faster in its tests, with rebuilt search in Spotlight, Photos and Mail.

Why it matters: Owners of older iPhones like iPhone 11 benefit too.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)

Smoother handover between Wi-Fi and cellular data.

Why it matters: Fewer dropped calls and stalls when leaving home or the office.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)

Reply to a specific message in an RCS conversation with Android users, as you can in iMessage (reported).

Why it matters: Makes group chats with Android friends easier to follow.

First in: Developer beta 2 (reported)

One-tap actions based on a conversation, such as making a reminder. It was in the betas but Apple said it needed more testing.

Why it matters: Returned in iOS 27.2.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later

Adjust bass, mids and highs for supported AirPods.

Why it matters: Lets you tune sound to your taste or hearing.

First in: Public beta 1 (reported)Needs AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 or 3, or AirPods Max 2 (reported)

Cycle Tracking adds support for perimenopause and menopause, with alerts about cycle changes.

Why it matters: Helps women going through these stages track symptoms and changes.

First in: Release

Alarms and timers get their own volume settings.

Why it matters: No more silent alarms because the ringer was turned down.

First in: Release

One-tap automatic fixing of weak or compromised passwords. Apple delayed it to a future update.

Why it matters: Would help anyone with old, reused passwords; not yet available.

First in: Developer beta 1 (reported)Needs iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 and later