We are approaching the halfway point of 2026, which means Apple’s software-focused event, WWDC, is just around the corner. Apple has officially confirmed that WWDC 2026 will take place from June 8 to June 12. During the event, the company is expected to unveil the next generation of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and more. In this article, we’ll talk about the iOS 27 release date, expected features, eligible devices, and everything else we know so far.
As usual, WWDC is expected to be a major event packed with announcements, and iOS 27 will likely be the biggest highlight for most users. Last year, iOS 26 introduced the Liquid Glass design language, which initially received mixed reactions. However, many of those early criticisms have shifted to positive feedback after Apple refined the animations and adjusted the overall experience through updates.
Before diving into the features expected in iOS 27, let’s first talk about when the update could be released.
iOS 27 Release Date
Apple generally follows a consistent release timeline every year, and iOS 27 is expected to follow the same pattern. The company will officially announce iOS 27 on June 8 during the WWDC keynote. Later that day, Apple is expected to release the first developer beta of iOS 27. The public beta will likely follow sometime next month, while the stable public release is expected to arrive in September. Apple followed a very similar timeline for iOS 26 last year as well.
One of the best things about Apple’s software updates is that they become available to eligible users almost immediately after release. Unlike many Android OEMs, Apple rolls out updates simultaneously across supported devices globally. The only requirement is that your iPhone must be eligible for the update.
With that said, let’s take a look at the devices expected to support iOS 27.
iOS 27 Supported Devices
Although Apple does not officially publish a fixed software update policy for its devices, the company is still known for offering long-term software support. Whether it’s a budget iPhone or a premium model, Apple generally provides excellent update support across the lineup.
Most iPhones typically receive around six major iOS updates, and based on Apple’s previous update history, here is the expected list of iPhones that may support iOS 27.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17e
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max (Note)
- iPhone 11 Pro (Note)
- iPhone 11 (Note)
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later) (Note)
Note: iPhone 11 series and iPhone SE 2nd Gen may not receive the iOS 27 update. However, we’ve included them as Apple has a history of providing longer support than expected. Additionally, the support for new features may vary depending on the model.
iOS 27 Expected Features
Since WWDC is still a couple of months away, there’s currently no official information about the upcoming features in iOS 27. However, several leaks and rumors have already hinted at some of the changes Apple could introduce with the update.
New AI-Powered Siri: Siri could finally become much smarter and more capable, as recent rumors suggest Apple may integrate Google Gemini into its assistant experience. With more advanced AI capabilities, Siri is expected to better understand user intent, recognize on-screen content, better memory and context awareness, and provide more natural voice interactions. The upgraded Siri is also said to work with the Dynamic Island.
New and improved Apple Intelligence: The major update, iOS 27 to bring new Apple Intelligence features and improve existing ones. These include smarter notifications, AI summaries, writing tools, AI image generation, and more. Additionally, users may have the option to select third-party AI models for specific tasks.
AI-Powered Shortcuts: iOS 27 is expected to bring one of the most useful features that will simplify the lives of many iPhone users. Users can describe what they want, and Siri will automatically create the Shortcuts.
AI-Powered Photo Editing: More advanced AI-powered tools will be available with iOS 27 on select models. These tools will include features like AI photo expansion, smart object remover, enhanced cleanup tools, editing suggestions, and more.
Improved Liquid Glass: The Liquid Glass design may undergo major improvements in the iOS 27 update.
More Customization: The iOS 27 update may bring new customization options, like additional camera controls, widgets, new lock screen customization controls, and other personalization options.
These are some of the key rumored and leaked features expected to arrive with the next major iOS 27 update. Fortunately, the wait won’t be too long, as Apple is expected to officially unveil iOS 27 during the opening keynote of WWDC 2026 in early June.
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