Overview
- Apple has seeded Release Candidate builds of iOS 27 to developers and public beta testers ahead of the public rollout, which is scheduled for Monday, September 14.
- The update introduces a rebuilt conversational Siri (branded Siri AI) with a dedicated Siri app that can use personal context, on‑screen awareness, and generative tools to write, edit, and act inside apps.
- Many advanced Apple Intelligence features and Siri voice customizations require newer, higher‑end hardware so availability will vary by model rather than by iOS compatibility alone.
- Apple says iOS 27 also focuses on speed and polish, advertising up to 30% faster app launches, 70% faster new Photos loading, and 80% faster AirDrop transfers, plus refinements to the Liquid Glass interface.
- New parental controls, child‑safety tools, and region limits are included in the launch, with Siri AI initially unavailable to iPhone users in the European Union and some language support rolling out later.