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Last updated: June 9, 2026, 11:46 AM ET

iOS 27 & Siri AI Updates

Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 with a completely redesigned Siri experience, including a dedicated Siri app and natural language capabilities that allow users to describe shortcuts and have Apple Intelligence automatically build automations. The new Siri AI features won't be available in the European Union or China when released later this year due to regulatory compliance issues, with Apple specifically citing the Digital Markets Act as the reason for the EU limitation. Most new Apple Intelligence features require the newest iPhones and Macs, though an unclear number of capabilities need 12GB of unified memory, meaning the standard iPhone 17 won't support the most advanced on-device AI model. iOS 27 adds independent volume controls for alarms and notifications, finally separating these settings after years of user complaints, while the Calendar and Reminders apps now support natural language event creation.

Compatibility Changes

iOS 27 maintains compatibility with iPhone 11 and newer devices, giving every model that runs iOS 26 another year of major software support. However, watch OS 27 drops support for several Apple Watch models, initially omitting Series, Ultra, and SE 2 from the compatibility list before later confirming Series 9 support. iPad OS 27 eliminates support for a wave of older iPads, cutting off more models than last year's iPad OS 26 release. mac OS Golden Gate finalizes the move to Apple Silicon, leaving Intel Macs further behind as the update focuses entirely on newer hardware. tv OS 27 drops support for two Apple TV models, though specific devices weren't detailed in initial announcements.

mac OS & vision OS 27 Features

mac OS Golden Gate delivers significant updates including native ultrawide display support with higher resolutions and persistent display arrangements for widescreen monitor users. The operating system makes it clear when apps are running in the background, addressing concerns about poor app citizenship highlighted by Google Gemini's recent behavior. Users can now resize iPhone Mirroring windows in new aspect ratios, moving beyond the fixed iPhone dimensions. vision OS 27 gains new Icelandic Environment called "Thórsmörk" that immerses Vision Pro users in the highlands landscape, alongside AI-powered upgrades that collide with spatial computing features. Safari in mac OS gains webpage monitoring capabilities with "Notify Me" features that alert users to website changes.

Apple Intelligence & Developer Tools

Apple's new Foundation Models framework for developers includes image input support and is entirely Apple-built without Google's Gemini Assistant technology, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. The Game Porting Toolkit 4 introduces agentic coding support that could significantly ease game development for Mac platforms. Xcode receives enhancements aimed at agentic coding workflows alongside the Foundation Models framework improvements. Safari gains AI tab organization and custom extension generation powered by Apple Intelligence, while the Passwords app can automatically fix weak and compromised passwords using agentic AI technology.

Health, Fitness & Wellness

watch OS 27 introduces Workout Buddy upgrades with data-driven motivational features alongside better sleep tracking capabilities. The update adds coaching and wellness features powered by Apple Intelligence, making them among the biggest impacts in the new release. iOS 27 expands the Health app's Cycle Tracking with dedicated perimenopause and menopause support, including notifications for symptom tracking. Air Pods Pro 3 and iPhone gain heart rate sync capabilities along with custom EQ features in the iOS 27 update.

Photos & Media Features

Apple Photos finally gains a slideshow maker that allows users to play any set of photos and videos as presentations. Spatial Reframing in iOS 27 enables users to change photo positions and angles after capture using Apple Intelligence, though the feature can create unsettling results when pushed too far. Image Playground receives photorealistic image generation capabilities alongside expanded editing tools. Apple Music gains Auto Mix upgrades with redesigned artist pages and enhanced discovery features.

Parental Controls & Security

iOS 27 introduces revamped parental controls including Ask to Browse, Time Allowances, and a redesigned Screen Time interface aimed at improving child safety. The update adds new Screen Time features that give parents ways to ensure children only access appropriate content. Instagram expands to users on Android and Windows with full-resolution iCloud Shared Albums, allowing cross-platform photo contributions.

Infrastructure & Performance

Apple rebuilt search infrastructure across platforms, powering improvements to Spotlight, Photos, and Mail in all major next-generation operating systems. The company touted faster core software features across devices, including speed improvements for iPhone launch times and system animations. mac OS Golden Gate delivers more Liquid Glass customization and system responsiveness improvements, while iOS 27 gets better Liquid Glass implementation and overall responsiveness.

Hardware Integration & Accessories

Gym Kit expands to iPhone and Air Pods Pro 3 in iOS, extending gym equipment connectivity beyond Apple Watch. Apple Pay for transit now works in 14 additional U.S. cities, providing simpler public transportation payment options. The Apple TV remote becomes easier to access in iOS, with virtual remote controls addable to Home screens on iPhone and iPad.

Leadership Transition

Tim Cook delivered farewell remarks at what is expected to be his last Apple keynote as CEO, calling the role his "honor of a lifetime" and making a difference in users' lives. The WWDC keynote was notably different from predecessors, signaling what may become the new normal for Apple presentations. Craig Federighi explained Apple's collaboration with Google for Siri AI development, detailing how the new assistant architecture incorporates external partnerships while maintaining Apple's privacy stance.