iOS 27
The 27th major version of Apple's iOS operating system, positioned as a refinement-focused update. It introduces features including AI-powered photo editing, a redesigned Siri powered by AI, Liquid Glass visual adjustments, and integrates Gemini as the underlying AI engine for Siri.
Core Facts
With the release of iOS 27 and tvOS 27, Apple Home introduced Apple Intelligence support.
Apple officially pushed the iOS 27 update to compatible devices.
Apple will introduce a new feature called iPhone Handoff in iOS 27.
Timeline (last 90 days)
iOS 27 introduces flexible layout capabilities for foldables: app windows can stretch, but interface elements are still arranged according to iPhone logic, resulting in black bars on the sides.
The iPhone Duo's app ecosystem currently falls into three categories: ordinary iPhone apps with no adaptation at all, "intermediate" apps adapted for iOS 27 but not optimized for the Duo, and apps truly customized for the Duo.
Train with Pasta requires a device to be an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence and to run iOS 27.
Before iOS 27, Siri defaulted to Apple Music when handling music playback requests, and users had to say the app name to play content with Spotify.
Apple adjusted Siri in iOS 27 so that it can remember the user's preferred music app.
The most significant new feature of iOS 27 is the AI-integrated Siri
On the new iOS 27, Siri can be turned off directly via Settings → Siri.
Bundles and Suites will arrive later this year on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and subsequent versions.
iOS 27 introduces Multiseat purchases, enabling organizations and groups to bulk-purchase subscriptions via two methods: Volume Purchasing and Group Purchases.
Apple introduced Bundles and Suites in the iOS 27 subscription system, allowing multiple subscriptions to be consolidated into a single Apple In-App Purchase item.
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All Facts (20)
With the release of iOS 27 and tvOS 27, Apple Home introduced Apple Intelligence support.
65%VerifiedApple officially pushed the iOS 27 update to compatible devices.
65%VerifiedApple will introduce a new feature called iPhone Handoff in iOS 27.
65%UnverifiediOS 27 introduces flexible layout capabilities for foldables: app windows can stretch, but interface elements are still arranged according to iPhone logic, resulting in black bars on the sides.
50%UnverifiedThe iPhone Duo's app ecosystem currently falls into three categories: ordinary iPhone apps with no adaptation at all, "intermediate" apps adapted for iOS 27 but not optimized for the Duo, and apps truly customized for the Duo.
50%UnverifiedTrain with Pasta requires a device to be an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence and to run iOS 27.
50%UnverifiedBefore iOS 27, Siri defaulted to Apple Music when handling music playback requests, and users had to say the app name to play content with Spotify.
50%UnverifiedOn the new iOS 27, Siri can be turned off directly via Settings → Siri.
50%UnverifiedThe biggest change in the iOS 27 Siri update lies in the improvement of everyday usability
50%UnverifiedThe Siri update in iOS 27 is positioned as a deep overhaul rather than minor tweaks
50%UnverifiedThis set of features in Daydream relies on capabilities made available by Apple Intelligence in iOS 27.
50%UnverifiedStarting April 2027, all iOS and iPadOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must use the iOS 27 & iPadOS 27 SDK or a later version.
50%UnverifiediPhone Handoff will in all likelihood be limited to use between iPhones, and will require both devices to be upgraded to iOS 27.
50%UnverifiedApple adjusted Siri in iOS 27 so that it can remember the user's preferred music app.
50%UnverifiedThe most significant new feature of iOS 27 is the AI-integrated Siri
50%UnverifiedApple introduced Bundles and Suites in the iOS 27 subscription system, allowing multiple subscriptions to be consolidated into a single Apple In-App Purchase item.
50%UnverifiedBundles and Suites will arrive later this year on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and subsequent versions.
50%UnverifiediOS 27 introduces Multiseat purchases, enabling organizations and groups to bulk-purchase subscriptions via two methods: Volume Purchasing and Group Purchases.
50%UnverifiedApple's full Siri overhaul officially lands with iOS 27
50%UnverifiedFashion shopping app Daydream, leveraging Apple Intelligence capabilities in iOS 27, has launched a feature that converts outfit photos from a user's photo library into shoppable product results.
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