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Reports Point to iOS 27 Prioritizing Performance With Expanded AI and Satellite Features

Industry reporting suggests a WWDC 2026 beta will tee up an AI‑heavy update with broader satellite support before a September release.

Overview

  • Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports iOS 27 will pursue a Snow Leopard–style cycle focused on quality and underlying performance rather than major visual changes.
  • MacRumors says a more personalized Siri is expected to start in iOS 26.4, with iOS 27 bringing a new design, proactive suggestions, and memory of past conversations.
  • Many additions are rumored under Apple Intelligence, including an AI‑powered Calendar and a Health+ subscription featuring an AI coach for nutrition planning and medical suggestions, with some features reportedly powered by Google’s Gemini.
  • Reports indicate iOS 27 may add 5G satellite internet connectivity, potentially limited to iPhone 18 Pro models, alongside satellite-enabled capabilities.
  • Additional satellite features are rumored to include Apple Maps via satellite and sending or receiving photos in Messages over satellite, with the first beta expected at WWDC in June and a public release targeted for September 2026.