iOS 27 introduces three major Camera app upgrades for iPhones: Siri mode for AI-powered visual intelligence features like translation and calendar integration, fully customizable controls across all camera modes, and iPhone 18 Pro-exclusive features including manual pro controls, enhanced Photographic Styles 3, and Apple Reference Mode for capturing digital negatives.
Apple released iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 with enhanced parental control features including content filtering, communication approval, device usage scheduling, and improved Screen Time management. The new Child Account system allows parents to control what apps and content kids access, who they communicate with, and when they can use devices, with features like Ask to Browse for website access and expanded Communication Safety detecting gore and violent content.
iOS 27 introduces Call Context, an Apple Intelligence feature that automatically displays relevant information on the Phone app screen during business calls, such as flight confirmations or booking details. The feature can proactively surface data from across apps and even offer to read information aloud, with support initially limited to English and Apple Intelligence-capable devices.
Apple has hidden a Clarus the Dogcow easter egg from classic Mac OS in the iOS 27 Settings app, accessible by scrolling in the Liquid Glass customization pane. The easter egg includes a figurine photo and 'Moof!' text, referencing the iconic glyph created by Susan Kare for the original Macintosh.
Apple released new firmware (build 9A348) for AirPods Pro 3 and other AirPods models to support iOS 27, adding features like custom EQ, Siri AI, Precision Finding, and GymKit support. Some features are exclusive to AirPods Pro 3 while others are available across select models.
iOS 27 launched with Siri AI, Apple's upgraded assistant requiring iPhone 15 Pro or newer, English language setting, minimum age 13, and availability outside the EU and China. Additional language support is coming in iOS 27.1 next month.
Apple has released watchOS 27 with major updates including Siri AI, new Health features, a Siri modular watch face, and Tap gesture navigation. The update drops support for older Apple Watch models and brings improved performance through bug fixes and battery optimization.
Apple's Craig Federighi discussed the iPhone Duo's potential overlap with iPad products in an interview with MKBHD, comparing the relationship to iPad and Mac usage patterns. Federighi acknowledged the iPad mini as a possible overlap area but emphasized that Apple designed the iOS experience specifically for the Duo's form factor rather than stretching existing experiences.
iOS 27 launches September 14 with new Siri AI features, followed by iOS 27.1 beta within a week. The public iOS 27.1 release is expected by October 23 to coincide with iPhone Duo's launch, likely arriving October 19-21.
Apple's new Siri AI launches in iOS 27 with significant improvements to the virtual assistant. The article highlights three practical use cases: automatically adding NFL games to a calendar with streaming information, retrieving a vehicle license plate number from past emails, and finding Apple Watch band size from old notes. Siri's key advantage is intelligently accessing personal data while maintaining privacy.
Apple has opened App Store submissions for apps built with iOS 27 and other new operating systems launching September 14. Developers can now download Xcode 27 Release Candidate, with macOS 27 supporting only Apple silicon, and new submission requirements taking effect April 2027.
Apple announced that macOS 27 Golden Gate will launch on September 14 alongside iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The update introduces a revamped Siri AI, AI-powered Shortcuts app, new Golden Gate-themed wallpapers, and various other features including iPhone mirroring improvements and Safari enhancements.
Apple released release candidate versions of iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and iOS 27 following its September event, with full availability to all users beginning Monday, September 14. The RC builds represent the final shipping software, though critical issues may prompt RC 2 releases. New features unveiled at the event, particularly for watchOS 27, are now available for developer and public beta tester testing.
Apple released the first iOS 27 release candidate, bringing its next major iPhone software update closer to public launch. The update features a revamped Siri AI with conversational responses and personal context, along with AI enhancements across Photos, Safari, Mail, and other apps. Performance improvements for app launches, photo loading, and connectivity are also included.
Apple released iOS 26.6.2, a minor update that fixes an issue preventing software downloads over cellular connections. The timing precedes the anticipated iOS 27 release, ensuring users can install the major update without connectivity issues.
Code discovered in iOS 27 beta suggests Apple's Camera app may gain four pro photography features: exposure scopes (histogram and waveform), focus peaking, highlight clipping warnings, and manual focus control. These professional-grade tools could make the stock camera app more competitive with third-party alternatives for serious photographers.
Leaked watchOS 27 code reveals four upcoming features for Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12: a new Readiness app, enhanced strength training options with detailed set tracking, a new optical-sensing system, and 128GB storage support. The leaks come from X user pdfu's analysis of Apple's code ahead of tomorrow's device unveiling.