The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
Key takeaways
- During the WWDC keynote, Apple walked through the new changes coming to the next version of its mobile operating systems, i OS 27 and i Pad OS 27.
- iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 focus largely on stability improvements that enrich the everyday usability of the operating systems.
- Apple sometimes cuts a few older devices from support list with every new iOS or iPadOS version, supposedly due to hardware age.
Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.
Courtesy of Apple Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story While the news coming out of WWDC 2026 is not as dramatic as last year's i OS 26 update, where the new Liquid Glass redesign caused a big stir, Apple’s presentation still made waves.
During the WWDC keynote, Apple walked through the new changes coming to the next version of its mobile operating systems, i OS 27 and i Pad OS 27. These updates will roll out to i Phones and i Pads later this year, likely in September.
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 focus largely on stability improvements that enrich the everyday usability of the operating systems. There are several smaller quality-of-life improvements, but the big highlight is the Siri AI upgrades. Here's everything you need to know.