iOS 27 is officially here. After a summer of beta testing, the free software update has arrived for everyone. It brings Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence features, more control over Liquid Glass, and improvements throughout the system. Here’s what’s new, which iPhones support it, and how to update.
Before installing, back up your iPhone using iCloud or a computer. Apple also provides installation instructions if you need help. Read Apple’s full release notes for the detailed breakdown.
You can download iOS 27 by opening Settings → General → Software Update on your iPhone. Select the iOS 27 upgrade, then follow the onscreen instructions. You may need to swipe down on the page to reveal the iOS 27 update option.
Siri AI is the biggest new feature
With iOS 27, Apple introduces a more conversational assistant called Siri AI. Siri AI and the new Apple Intelligence features require iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or an iPhone 16 model or later. iPhone Air and iPhone Duo also support Siri AI. iOS 27 adds a slider in Settings that lets you adjust Liquid Glass from clear to fully tinted. On supported iPhones, Photos adds several editing options: Which iOS 27 feature are you trying first? Do more with your Apple products AirPods 5 | Apple’s newest wireless headphones Apple AirTag 2 | Add Find My tracking to keys, bags, bikes, more AirPods Pro 3 | Apple’s best wireless headphones Wireless CarPlay Adapter | No more plugging in required Beats USB-A to USB-C Cable | The official CarPlay cable
The new Siri can use personal context to find information across your messages, emails, photos, and other content. It also understands onscreen information and supports more actions across apps. That means you can ask follow-up questions or request help with what you’re viewing. A dedicated Siri app lets you revisit conversations and continue them across supported Apple devices. Meanwhile, Siri mode in Camera brings Visual Intelligence into the viewfinder so you can ask about things around you. Write with Siri also helps you draft and revise text. In Messages and Mail, it can adapt to your writing style. Apple also refines app icons and the system’s appearance. Performance is another focus. Apple reports faster app launches, quicker loading of newly captured photos, and faster AirDrop transfers in its testing. Search improvements also aim to make results more useful in Spotlight, Photos, and Mail. Let us know in the comments.
Safari also gains automatic tab grouping by topic. In addition, Notify Me can monitor a webpage for changes, such as a price drop or an item returning to stock. Apple also detail several practical additions:
