Apple's latest iPhone and iPad software—iOS 27 and iPadOS 27—is here. While this release won’t make as big of a splash as Apple’s big Liquid Glass redesign in the prior version, there's still plenty here that could change how you use your device.
\n\niOS 27 and iPadOS 27 focus largely on stability improvements that you’ll notice in your everyday use. There are several quality-of-life improvements, like how Shortcuts are significantly easier to set up, but the big highlight is the Siri AI upgrade. Here's everything you need to know.
\n\nUpdated September 14, 2026: We've refreshed this story to reflect the latest updates and that iOS and iPadOS 27 are rolling out today.
\n\nApple sometimes drops a few older devices from the support list with new versions of its operating systems, supposedly because the aging hardware can’t run the latest screen behaviors without feeling sluggish. (Apple typically supports iPhones and iPads for six to seven years.) But there's good news this year. iPhones from 2019 and newer—the iPhone 11 and up, including the iPhone SE (2nd Gen)—will support iOS 27.
\n\nThat means any iPhone that received iOS 26 is still compatible with iOS 27. If you're unsure of your iPhone model…
Original source: https://www.wired.com/