| iOS 27 | |
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 iOS 27 home screen on an iPhone 17 Pro | |
| Developer | Apple |
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| OS family | iOS |
| Source model | Closed with open-source components |
| General availability | September 2026 (2026-09) |
| Latest preview | 27.0 beta 11 (June 8, 2026 (2026-06-08)) [±] |
| Available in | 2 |
| Supported platforms | iPhone |
| Preceded by | iOS 26 |
| Official website | apple |
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| Articles in the series | |
iOS 27 is the upcoming twentieth major release of Apple's iOS operating system for the iPhone, serving as the successor to iOS 26. It was announced at the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8, 2026, alongside iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, tvOS 27, and HomePod software 27.3 It will be released in late 2026.
Features
System features
Apple Intelligence
iOS 27 features improved writing tools with Apple Intelligence.45
Siri AI
iOS 27 introduces Siri AI, a new model designed by Apple in collaboration with Google.6 Siri AI is able to handle significantly more complex tasks, such as making shortcuts in the Shortcuts app and planning advanced routes.7 The revamped Siri is similar to an AI chatbot, and it will receive an app where users can look at their past conversations. 8
Battery
A new battery icon was introduced with iOS 27.9
AirPods
The AirPods settings UI has been revamped for iOS 27.10
Parental controls
iOS 27 introduces Ask to Browse, a feature that requests a guardian's permission to see a website,11 and Ask to Approve, which allows guardians to approve new contacts.12 The screen time UI is also getting an update, giving guardians easier ability to manage screen time, and the ability to give screen time per categories, such as entertainment.12
App features
Wallet
iOS 27 features a bill-splitting feature utilizing Apple Cash and Apple Intelligence, and the ability to create passes.1314
Camera
The Camera app adds a new Siri mode that replaces Visual Intelligence. Siri mode introduces features such as nutrition label recognition and the ability to chat with Siri about what the camera sees.15 Further updates to the Camera app include three new or upgraded photo-editing features. Apple Intelligence now features a reframe button, an extend button, and an updated clean up button.16 The reframe button changes the angle that the camera is taking a photo at, filling in new areas that are created with the shift.17 The extend button is similar to the already existing extend button available for wallpapers, in the Photos app, but gives additional accuracy when extending scenes. Finally, an upgraded clean up button works in the same way as iOS 26, but provides higher accuracy when removing objects, powered by Gemini.
Image Playground
iOS 27 improves Image Playground quality, and brings the ability to create photorealistic images locally without having to use ChatGPT. Apple will impose a limit on how many images of this type can be made per day.18
Phone
The Phone app will feature the ability to have relevant information pop up while on a call, such as flight information while users call about flights.19
Passwords
The Passwords app will be able to automatically change passwords that are at risk by using Apple Intelligence to log in and change the password.20
Supported devices
All iPhones that support iOS 26 support iOS 27. Apple retained compatibility with all iPhone models that support iOS 26, including the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE (2nd generation). Apple Intelligence features require an Apple A17 Pro chip or newer, as found on the iPhone 15 Pro or newer.21 Even though devices may be Apple Intelligence-ready, some features such as improved Siri voices and improved on-device dictation require an Apple A19 Pro chip, found on iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.22
| Supported device | Chipset | RAM | Apple Intelligence support | Strongest on-device model |
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| iPhone 11 | A13 | 4 GB | 
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| iPhone 11 Pro & 11 Pro Max | A13 | 4 GB |
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| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | A13 | 3 GB |
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| iPhone 12 & 12 Mini | A14 | 4 GB |
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| iPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro Max | A14 | 6 GB |
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| iPhone 13 & 13 Mini | A15 | 4 GB |
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| iPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max | A15 | 6 GB |
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| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | A15 | 4 GB |
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| iPhone 14 & 14 Plus | A15 | 6 GB |
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| iPhone 14 Pro & 14 Pro Max | A16 | 6 GB |
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| iPhone 15 & 15 Plus | A16 | 6 GB |
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| iPhone 15 Pro & 15 Pro Max | A17 Pro | 8 GB | 
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| iPhone 16 & 16 Plus | A18 | 8 GB |
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| iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max | A18 Pro | 8 GB |
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| iPhone 16e | A18 | 8 GB |
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| iPhone 17 | A19 | 8 GB |
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| iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max | A19 Pro | 12 GB |
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| iPhone Air | A19 Pro | 12 GB |
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| iPhone 17e | A19 | 8 GB |
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Version history
| Version | Build number | Release date | Notes |
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| Preview version: 27.0 beta 1 | 24A5355q | June 8, 2026 | Developer release notes |
Legend: Unsupported Supported Latest version Preview version Future version | |||
References
References
- "Apple Releases First iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Betas to Developers". MacRumors. June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- "iOS and iPadOS - Feature Availability". Apple. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- Rossignol, Joe (June 8, 2026). "Apple announces iOS 27". The Verge. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- Hilliard, Wesley. "Improved Writing Tools, generated wallpapers, & easier Shortcut creation rumored for iOS 27". AppleInsider. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- Cross, Jason (May 18, 2026). "More Apple Intelligence features detailed as iOS 27 leaks continue". Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- Preston, Dominic (June 8, 2026). "Apple announces Siri AI and its next generation of Apple Intelligence". The Verge. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- "Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- Rutherford, Sam (June 8, 2026). "Siri is getting an all new app experience later this year". Engadget. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- Saini, Rajat (May 20, 2026). "iOS 27's Battery Icon Change Has People Looking Twice at Their iPhones". The Mac Observer. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- Mayo, Benjamin (May 24, 2026). "Report: iOS 27 to revamp the AirPods settings UI". 9to5Mac. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- Haslam, Oliver (June 8, 2026). "Apple Highlights New Child Safety Features For iOS 27 And Beyond". Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- "Apple previews new child safety features". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- Miller, Chance (June 1, 2026). "iOS 27 to add new Wallet app feature for splitting bills: report". 9to5Mac. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- Clover, Juli (June 8, 2026). "iOS 27 Wallet App Gets 'Create a Pass' Feature". MacRumors. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- Clover, Juli (June 8, 2026). "iOS 27 Camera App Gets Siri Mode, Updated UI". MacRumors. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- Charlton, Hartley (June 8, 2026). "Apple to Bring AI Reframing and Editing Tools to Photos App". MacRumors. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- "Hands On with Apple's Spatial Reframing: The AI Photo Tool That Can Fix Your Composition After You Shoot | Answer". Studio Global. June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- Orr, Andrew. "Image Playground gets realistic AI image generation in iOS 27". AppleInsider. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- "iOS 27 Guide: All the new features coming to compatible iPhones in 2026". Macworld. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- Joseph, Jibin (June 9, 2026). "iOS 27 Uses AI to Automatically Fix Weak Passwords for You". PCMAG. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- "Your older iPhone will support iOS 27, even if you didn't expect it to – here's the list of compatible devices". T3. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- Dave LeClair (June 8, 2026). "Only the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air get Apple's 'most powerful on-device Apple Intelligence model' — here's what that means". Tom's Guide. Retrieved June 9, 2026.