Apple will unveil iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on June 8, with developer betas arriving immediately and a public release expected in September. After years of major redesigns, this update reportedly prioritizes stability and performance improvements over flashy new features.

iOS 27 will drop support for iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, and iPhone SE (2nd generation) models. The software includes optimizations for Apple's first foldable iPhone with a 7.8-inch inner display and 5.5-inch outer display. Side-by-side app windowing and redesigned app layouts will help users take advantage of the larger screen real estate.

Apple Intelligence features expand significantly with Gemini-powered Siri capabilities and a standalone Siri chatbot app resembling ChatGPT. The redesigned assistant lives in the Dynamic Island with voice-optimized interface, while new grammar checking tools mirror Grammarly's functionality. Users can generate AI wallpapers and customize camera app layouts.

Photo editing gets new "Extend" capabilities for generating content beyond original frame boundaries. Apple plans subtle Liquid Glass refinements with a potential slider for adjusting glass effect intensity, though major interface changes appear unlikely. The update represents a maintenance-focused cycle before future innovations.