All articles tagged with #ios 27
Apple’s watchOS 27 will focus on stability and refined heart-rate tracking, with improved metrics expected, while the AI health coach project Mulberry has been scaled back and is likely to launch later in the iOS 27 cycle (possibly after the Health app redesign), delaying the health-coach features to a later update.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says iOS 27 is expected ahead of a September release and will include a dedicated Siri app, expanded Apple Intelligence in Wallet, Safari, and Shortcuts, an upgraded keyboard, and Maps satellite features; four additional rumored changes include a revamped AirPods settings menu, improved Genmoji and Image Playground, the ability to set AirPlay alternatives (like Google Cast) as default (EU possibly), and a new dark Siri interface, with WWDC 2026 kickoff soon.
Apple reportedly plans to add system-level support for third-party streaming protocols like Google Cast in iOS 27 to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, potentially letting users choose a non‑AirPlay default for beaming media to speakers and TVs; the rollout is expected to be EU‑only and may not appear elsewhere anytime soon.
Apple reportedly overhauls AirPods controls in iOS 27 with a redesigned, more discoverable settings menu, but won’t add a dedicated AirPods app; details on firmware updates and battery status UI remain unclear.
Bloomberg reports Apple plans a ground-up overhaul of the AirPods settings UI in iOS 27 (also for iPadOS 27 and macOS 27), aiming for a more functional, organized, and streamlined layout, with the changes expected to surface at WWDC alongside other system updates.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to unveil its first foldable iPhone in September, potentially named iPhone Ultra, promising the iPhone’s most significant redesign with a book-style inner display (about 7.7 inches) and an outer display (about 5.3 inches), iOS 27 optimized for multitasking, a dual-rear-camera setup, a front camera, and a Touch ID power button, with speculation of a starting price around $1,999 and timing aligned with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Apple is testing iOS 26.5.1, expected to be a minor bug- and security-fix update with a release likely by the end of next week. Simultaneously, iOS 26.6 is in early beta with a June first beta anticipated, as Apple shifts focus toward iOS 27 for WWDC 2026 on June 8.
Apple previews iOS 27 with natural-language Voice Control powered by Apple Intelligence, letting users describe on-screen controls in plain language and signaling a broader, more context-aware Siri upgrade. The feature debuts in English in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia and is part of a larger Siri revamp across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2026 with a fall release. Requires newer hardware such as iPhone 15 Pro or newer, Macs with M1 or newer, and iPads with A17 Pro or M1 or newer.
Apple announced a suite of Apple Intelligence-powered accessibility updates for VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader, plus features like generated subtitles and Power Wheelchair Control for Vision Pro; the new tools and improvements are slated to roll out later this year with iOS 27 and other OS updates ahead of WWDC.
Apple has announced WWDC 2026 will run June 8–12, with the keynote on June 8 at 10 am PT streamed on YouTube and Apple’s site, revealing updates across Apple platforms and the Platforms State of the Union. The event comes as Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19, likely to showcase Android 17, Android XR and Gemini Intelligence, keeping the tech calendar buzzing in the run-up to Apple’s developer-focused event.
Bloomberg reports iOS 27 will include an AI-powered Image Playground wallpaper generator and a Shortcuts update that lets Siri describe a desired task to create a workflow with AI, with AI-created shortcuts automatically installed and accessible after WWDC previews on June 8.
Apple unveiled the WWDC 2026 schedule (June 8–12), invited media for an in-person keynote viewing at Apple Park, and confirmed that the keynote will stream on Apple.com, the Apple TV app, and YouTube. The event will include the Platforms State of the Union and developer sessions, with previews of iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27, plus a smarter Siri and other design changes ahead of the software releases.
Apple reportedly plans to unveil the iPhone Ultra Fold, a premium foldable with a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6–7.8-inch inner display, a titanium frame with a crease-free hinge, dual displays for multitasking, a 48 MP dual-camera system, two front cameras, no telephoto lens, running iOS 27 on an A20 Pro 2nm chip with 12 GB RAM and an in-house modem, features Touch ID in the power button, and is priced at about $1,999 targeting a niche audience.
Apple’s Siri in iOS 27 will reportedly let users auto-delete chat histories (choices: 30 days, 1 year, or forever), signaling that privacy could be a differentiator in AI among rival assistants.
Apple’s iOS 27 overhauls Siri into a chat‑style AI assistant embedded in Dynamic Island, adds a dedicated Siri app for chat history and conversations, introduces a system‑wide ‘Search or Ask’ interface with richer app data, and allows third‑party AI as defaults for Apple Intelligence features, while refreshing Image Playground, Camera, Photos, Wallet, and Shortcuts.