All the New Features in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 (Complete List)

Apple announced iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 during its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 8, 2026.

The updates bring a major overhaul to Siri, refinements to the Liquid Glass interface, expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, and system-wide performance improvements.

Developer betas became available immediately after the event, with public betas expected in July and the final releases scheduled for September 2026.

The new operating systems support a broad range of Apple devices as iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 models and later, extending software updates to devices now entering their seventh year.

iPadOS 27 drops support for some older models with A12 and A12X chips while offering limited compatibility for A12Z devices.

Advanced Apple Intelligence features, including the full Siri AI experience, remain restricted to higher-end hardware such as iPhone 15 Pro and newer, along with recent iPad Pro models.

Siri AI Takes Center Stage

The most prominent change is the rebuilt Siri, now positioned as a more conversational and capable assistant.

Apple described it as combining personal context, onscreen awareness, and web knowledge to handle natural conversations, perform cross-app actions, and maintain chat history across devices.

Siri gains a standalone app with a chatbot-style interface, integration into the Dynamic Island, and deeper ties to apps for tasks like summarizing emails or chaining commands.

According to Apple's presentation, the updated Siri behaves more like a conversational assistant.

Early reports from beta testers highlight faster responses and improved reliability compared to previous versions, though full advanced features will roll out first in English and face regional limitations in the EU and China initially.

Liquid Glass Refinements and Customization

Both platforms refine Apple's Liquid Glass design language introduced in the prior year.

Users now have access to a system-wide slider that adjusts the opacity and tint of translucent elements, addressing complaints about readability and visual consistency.

Icons and interface elements received subtle updates for better alignment with the fluid aesthetic.

Performance and Multitasking Improvements

Apple emphasized under-the-hood optimizations.

Apps launch up to 30% faster through intelligent preloading, multitasking feels more responsive, and AirDrop transfers are reportedly up to 80% quicker.

These gains benefit older supported devices as well. On iPadOS 27, productivity enhancements include better window management, an optional always-on menu bar, resizable iPhone apps, and refined Stage Manager.

Safari receives an Organize Tabs feature that automatically groups open tabs based on content.

Spotlight Search sees an overhaul with stronger Siri integration for more intelligent results.

The Shortcuts app gains natural language creation capabilities.

Photos, Camera, and Apple Intelligence Expansions

Photos gains new Apple Intelligence-powered editing tools, including Spatial Reframing for adjusting perspectives and composition after capture, along with upgraded Clean Up and Extend functions.

The Camera app adds Visual Intelligence features and a Siri Mode for quicker assistance.

Apple Intelligence expands across Safari, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Home, and Shortcuts with smarter suggestions and automation.

Parental Controls and Child Safety

Screen Time receives a major update with granular scheduling for specific apps, Ask to Browse permissions, time allowances, and enhanced Communication Safety tools.

These changes give parents and caregivers more precise control over device usage.

Compatibility and Availability Details

• Developer beta 1 of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 is available now to registered developers.
• Public beta is slated for July 2026.
• Stable release expected in September 2026 alongside new iPhone hardware.

Rumors before the keynote pointed to many of these changes, including the Siri overhaul and Liquid Glass adjustments, which largely materialized as expected.

Some anticipated elements, such as deeper foldable device support hinted in beta code, remain unconfirmed for the initial release but could appear in future updates or hardware.

The updates position iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 as evolutionary steps focused on reliability, AI integration, and user control rather than radical redesigns.

Users on iOS 27 supported devices, and also the iPadOS 27 supported devices will receive the software this fall, with ongoing beta testing refining the experience in the months ahead.