Apple released iOS 27 with a new AI-powered Siri that requires waitlist signup, available only on iPhone 15 Pro and newer. The ChatGPT-like assistant can access personal information and perform actions across apps, with wait times varying from minutes to days. It launches in English only, with additional languages coming in October, and is unavailable in the EU due to regulatory issues.
Apple released iOS 27 on September 14, featuring Siri AI and other upgrades. Users may experience temporary battery drain after installation due to background indexing and setup processes, which Apple confirmed is normal. Heavy iPhone usage post-update can also contribute to battery depletion, though performance should stabilize once setup completes.
iOS 27 updates cause temporary battery drain and device heat due to background indexing processes, particularly for Siri AI re-indexing, which may last several days. Performance returns to normal once setup completes, potentially with improved battery efficiency.
Apple announced that Verizon and EE will support iOS 27's iPhone Handoff feature later this year, which allows users to switch between two iPhones using the same phone number. The feature is initially supported by T-Mobile (charging $5/month) and Deutsche Telekom.
iOS 27 features a significantly improved Siri powered by Google's Gemini models, enabling complex tasks like multistep directions, on-screen context understanding, and integration with files and messages. Apple Intelligence also introduces natural language Shortcuts creation and other quality-of-life improvements, making Siri genuinely useful for the first time in years.
iOS 27 introduces design refinements and a revamped Siri AI, compatible with iPhone 11 and newer. Before updating, ensure 18-25GB free storage, adequate battery power, a Wi-Fi connection, and back up your device through iCloud or a computer to prevent data loss during the upgrade process.
Siri creators Dag Kittlaus and Adam Cheyer envisioned a "do engine" that executes tasks rather than just searches. Apple acquired Siri in 2011 for over $200 million, but kept it limited to simple functions until now. Apple is rolling out a rebuilt AI-powered Siri in iOS 27 that can analyze screens, operate apps, and access personal data, bringing the assistant closer to the founders' original vision while competing with ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Apple announced iOS 27, releasing Monday September 14, featuring a major Siri AI overhaul powered by Apple Intelligence, along with enhanced Photos tools, Liquid Glass design refinements, performance improvements across the OS, iPhone Handoff for dual-device switching, and Apple Cash bill splitting.
Apple is releasing iOS 27 on Monday, September 14 at approximately 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, featuring advanced Siri AI capabilities and other improvements. The update will roll out globally across different time zones simultaneously, with macOS Golden Gate and other OS 27 releases launching at the same time. Users should ensure their devices are fully charged and may experience slower speeds during initial rollout due to high server demand.
Apple has delayed two iOS 27 features—suggestions in Messages and automatic password changes—removing them from the September 14 release and promising them in a future software update. The changes also affect iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, with no timeline specified for their return.
Apple's iPhone Handoff feature, launching with iOS 27, allows users to share an eSIM number across two iPhones by switching between devices. T-Mobile will charge US customers $5 monthly for this capability, while Deutsche Telekom offers it in Germany. Calls, messages, and iCloud data automatically transfer between the active device.
Apple is redesigning its Health app for iOS 27 with new features powered by Apple Intelligence, including Insights, Personal Guidance, Readiness scoring, and a new Longevity tab that assesses overall health across multiple dimensions. The update leverages improved sensors in the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which now take heart rate readings every five seconds, and partners with Quest to offer bloodwork testing directly in the app for $119.
Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature, launching with iOS 27, allows users to share a single phone number across two iPhones. T-Mobile will charge $5/month for the feature, while Deutsche Telekom bundles it with MultiSIM at €6.95/month; Verizon and EE plan to add support by year-end.
T-Mobile will charge $5 per month for iPhone Handoff, an iOS 27 feature that allows the same phone number to be used on two iPhones simultaneously. The service launches with T-Mobile in the U.S. and Deutsche Telekom in Germany, enabling automatic switching between devices while sharing calls, texts, data, and other services.
Apple's iOS 27 releases Monday, Sept. 14, bringing major upgrades including AI-powered Siri, advanced photo editing with recomposing capabilities, Dual Capture for FaceTime, improved Image Playground for realistic AI-generated images, receipt scanning for bill splitting, and larger customizable widgets. The update delivers significant performance optimizations and new features across Messages, Camera, Wallet, and Photos apps.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with the new A20 Pro chip, which shows 21-23% performance improvement over the previous generation in Geekbench 6.7 testing. The A20 Pro uses a more power-efficient 2nm process and reaches 4.93GHz CPU frequency, though preliminary results from prototype devices should be interpreted cautiously.
T-Mobile will charge $5 monthly for iPhone Handoff, a feature in iOS 27 that allows users to share the same phone number across two iPhones. The service launches with T-Mobile in the U.S. and Deutsche Telekom in Germany, enabling automatic switching between devices while maintaining calls, texts, data, and other services.
Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 lets users share a phone number across two iPhones and switch between them automatically. The feature launches with limited carrier support, available only on T-Mobile in the U.S. and Deutsche Telekom in Germany, with T-Mobile charging $5 to enable it.
Apple announced iOS 27 will release on Monday, Sept. 14 for compatible iPhones, featuring major upgrades including advanced Siri AI, photo editing with spatial reframing, improved FaceTime with dual capture, realistic AI image generation via Image Playground, and enhanced app performance.
Apple announced iOS 27 will release on September 14, featuring a new AI-powered Siri assistant developed with Google's Gemini models, along with performance improvements and interface enhancements. The update is compatible with iPhones dating back to iPhone 11, with advanced Siri features limited to newer Pro and Air models.