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iPadOS 27 Beta 3 overhauls Siri with a top-swipe trigger, adds customizable voice for supported iPads, and introduces automation that adapts to keyboard presence by switching between full-screen productivity and windowed modes, plus keyboard connect/disconnect events for automations; plus minor visual tweaks like a liquid glass Reminders icon and a new Notification Center animation, with a public beta expected soon.
iPadOS 27 will no longer support iPad models with the A12/A12X chips (iPad 8th gen, iPad Air 3, iPad mini 5, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st gen, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd gen), leaving several 6–8 year old devices behind despite iOS 27 supporting older iPhones. The piece suggests two possible mitigations: allow downgrades from iPadOS 27 by enabling iPadOS 26 on eligible devices (Apple currently unsigns older firmware, and older iPadOS security updates exist); or, though unlikely, extend iPadOS 27 to those older devices. The author notes a precedent in 2022 when Stage Manager was expanded to older iPad Pro models and wonders if a similar reversal could happen. It also points out Apple continues security updates for iPadOS 18 (e.g., 18.7.9), indicating older devices aren’t entirely abandoned. The article frames the situation as a debate between forward progress and keeping older hardware usable.)
Apple has released the second beta of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers two weeks after the initial betas, available via Settings > General > Software Update. The update introduces Siri AI with a dedicated Siri app and features like Write with Siri systemwide and a new Siri mode, relocates Visual Intelligence to the Camera app, and expands Apple Intelligence across apps like Photos, Safari, Shortcuts, Wallet, and Passwords, along with general performance improvements (faster app launches, quicker AirDrop, and smoother Wi‑Fi/Cellular handoffs).
WWDC 2026 centers on iOS 27 with broad device support (including iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2), macOS Golden Gate ending Intel Macs and Rosetta 2, iPadOS 27 raising the hardware floor while dropping several older iPad models, watchOS 27 cutting multiple Apple Watch generations and adding smarter features, and tvOS 27 updates. Apple Intelligence and Visual Intelligence tools expand across platforms, with Siri AI becoming a centerpiece (and some regional availability caveats in the EU). The show also teases new UI changes, Genmoji and Image Playground enhancements, and broader updates across VisionOS, macOS, iPadOS, and more following WWDC 2026.
iPadOS 27 brings Siri AI and Apple Intelligence to iPad with note indexing for handwritten and typed text, a new Write with Siri workflow, and an Image Playground with Image Wand in Notes for photorealistic visuals. Visual Intelligence expands to iPad for things like nutritional info and plant/animal identification, Shortcuts can auto-generate AI-powered automations, and Safari gains AI-assisted extensions and tab grouping. The update also emphasizes performance—faster browsing, AirDrop, app launches, and multitasking—with a Liquid Glass opacity control and the ability to resize iPhone apps on iPad. Availability is limited to iPads with an M-series chip or the A17 Pro iPad mini; EU users won’t get Siri AI on iPad at launch and it won’t be available in China. Older iPads will get performance improvements but not Siri AI or Apple Intelligence.
Apple will drop software updates for 16 devices this fall across watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and tvOS 27, removing several Apple Watch generations, multiple iPad models, Intel-based Macs, and older Apple TV models from official updates. iOS 27 will continue to support all iPhone models, and security patches will remain for the previous OS for about a year. The new OS versions are expected in September after beta testing.
Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and a sweeping suite of updates across its platforms, including enhanced Photos, Messages, Safari, Mail, and Notes; plus new features for macOS Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, with faster performance, richer sharing, expanded language support, and improved accessibility.
At WWDC 2026, Apple announced iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 and released a gallery of new wallpapers. Static versions are available now in multiple colors, while dynamic versions that move with device motion will arrive with the official release. The wallpapers feature a stylized “27” and accompany other OS updates like the new Siri app, AI-powered Shortcuts, and enhanced Image Playgrounds; readers can download full-resolution images from the galleries and follow 9to5Mac for full coverage.
macOS 27 Golden Gate adds direct finger input to Sidecar, allowing users to tap, swipe, and interact with macOS apps on an iPad screen alongside Apple Pencil support; requires an Apple Silicon Mac, an iPad with iPadOS 27, and devices signed into the same Apple ID on the same network.
Apple released iPadOS 27 developer beta 1 after its WWDC keynote, introducing Siri AI and Liquid Glass UI changes. The beta is available via Settings > General > Software Update for devices enrolled in the developer program. A public beta is expected in early July, but as with all betas, Apple warns it's not for primary devices due to potential bugs and performance issues.
Apple’s WWDC 2026 updates drop OS support for many older devices: watchOS 27 will run only on Series 10+, Ultra 2+, and SE 3; iPadOS 27 drops support for M1-powered iPads (Air 3–5) and older iPad Pro/regular models, while iPhone 11 remains supported and Siri AI is highlighted across the updates.
Following WWDC 2026, Apple released the first developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 (along with updates to watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27). Developers can download via Settings, with a public beta slated for July and a fall public release. The betas include a revamped Siri with a Siri app and new AI features across Photos, Camera, and Wallet, plus hundreds of smaller tweaks to be explored in forthcoming coverage.
Apple unveiled iPadOS 27 at WWDC, promising faster app launches via smart preloading, up to fivefold USB-C transfers, and smoother multitasking, while introducing Siri AI integrated through Spotlight and a new standalone Siri app. The update also overhauls Screen Time with expanded parental controls and a Declared Age Range API, adds Organize Tabs and Notify Me in Safari, enhances Shortcuts with natural‑language automation, and refines the Liquid Glass UI for readability. Accessibility gains include auto captions and translations, and Photos gains AI-powered editing and better iCloud Shared Albums support. A developer beta is available now, with a public beta next month and a fall release; compatibility covers iPad Pro (M4+), iPad Pro 12.9” (4th+), iPad Pro 11” (2nd+), iPad Air (M2–M4), iPad (A16) and iPad mini (A17 Pro, 6th+).
Apple unveiled iPadOS 27 at WWDC 2026, introducing an always-on Menu Bar, the ability to resize iPhone apps on iPad, refined Liquid Glass, a dedicated Siri app, an upgraded search, Photos and Safari improvements, and cross-platform Shared Albums; the update emphasizes performance, with developer beta starting today, public beta in July, and a fall release for all iPad users.
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.