iOS 27: What’s new, what’s in the latest beta and what’s coming next

Macworld Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026, with the public release following on September 14. The latest update, iOS 27.2, arrived on October 26, bringing further Siri AI improvements and new app features. More additions are still to come. iOS 27 mainly focuses on three key areas: Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant with its own dedicated app; new child safety and parental controls; and system improvements designed to make everyday tasks faster and easier. iOS 27 supports the iPhone 11 and later, plus the iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later, although some Apple Intelligence and Siri features require newer hardware. This guide covers iOS 27’s biggest new features, compatible iPhones, the latest beta developments and the promised features still to come in future updates. What’s New in iOS 27 at a Glance Siri AI: Apple’s new Siri AI combines personal context, onscreen awareness and web knowledge to deliver more natural conversations,