Chance Miller

Apple announced iOS 27 today at WWDC 2026. The update focuses on upgrades to Siri, new Apple Intelligence features, and a slew of bug fixes and performance improvements. There are also big changes to Liquid Glass.

Will your iPhone be able to run iOS 27? Here’s Apple’s full list of supported devices.

I’m inside Apple Park this morning for WWDC 2026. Today, Apple is expected to unveil its next round of major software updates, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and much more. There’s also an all-new version of Siri in the works that Apple will debut today.

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We’re just two days away from iOS 27 being announced WWDC, and rumors are waiting a clear picture of what to expect.

The update will reportedly bring a focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, with some big new Apple Intelligence features sprinkled in. Here’s everything we know so far about new iOS 27 features, the update’s release date, and more.

iOS 27 is expected to be full of new features for Siri and Apple Intelligence. There are, however, a few other changes in store for some of the most-used iPhone apps. Here are a few new details from a Bloomberg report published today.

Apple is set to announce iOS 27 and an all-new version of Siri at WWDC in just a few days. Ahead of that, Bloomberg has published a monster recap of everything to expect at the event. There’s one specifically interesting tidbit: the so-called new Siri might have a waitlist for people who want to try the new features.

Benjamin and Chance talk about the late-breaking iOS 27 rumors, including a new bill splitting feature for the Wallet app, as well as give their final expectations for next week’s WWDC announcements. Apple fixes Mayo’s iPhone Air battery glitch, and new Apple TV and HomePod models are apparently in the final testing stage. Also, code references reignite ideas about new cheaper (or free) tiers of Apple Music. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, on the eve of iOS 27, we give our 1 year retrospective on how iOS 26 has fared in the wild. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Apple is kicking off a new advertising campaign today, highlighting its Safari browser. In particular, the campaign focuses on Safari’s privacy-focused features and how it “keeps data trackers off your back.”

Update, June 3, 2026: After initially saying the stores would close sometime in June, Apple has now confirmed an exact date. The stores are officially set to close at these times:

• Apple Trumbull is closing its doors on June 20 at 9 p.m.
• Apple North County is closing its doors on June 20 at 9 p.m.
• Apple Towson Town Center is closing its doors on June 20 at 8 p.m.

Original post, published April 9, is below.

Apple has announced that it is closing three retail stores in the United States, including locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California.

We’re just a few days away from Apple’s official iOS 27 announcement. The update is expected to introduce new features across many Apple apps and Siri. Apple Wallet is one of the most important apps for many iPhone users, and iOS 27 will reportedly add two key new features.

Nintendo has released a big update to its popular Nintendo Music app. The update adds three new features, including CarPlay support, Siri integration, and a dedicated iPad app.

iOS 27 will be introduced in just one week at WWDC. A new report today reveals another new feature set to come as part of the update: the ability for iPhone users to split bills in Apple Wallet using just a photo of a receipt.

Musixmatch, a popular third-party lyrics app for iPhone, is out with a big update today. You can now use Musixmatch to follow along with lyrics via CarPlay when listening to Apple Music or Spotify.

Just a few days after expanding to Arkansas, a new report today says Apple Wallet support for driver’s licenses is set to come to yet another new state soon.

A new set of iPhone 18 Pro dummy units is giving us our best look yet at the all-new colors Apple has planned for this year. The dummy units corroborate that the iPhone 18 Pro will be available in dark cherry, black, silver, and light blue.

Benjamin and Chance discuss the illustrations Bloomberg published depicting iOS 27 and the new Siri interface. Also, we talk about rumors of a revamped AirPods settings UI, phone snatching detection in iOS 26.6 code, and Digitimes says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature a significant redesign. Also, has AirDrop got worse?

And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple showcases the iPhone 17 Pro by producing and broadcasting the first full live sports game using ‘just’ iPhones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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The new Oura Ring 5 has arrived, and it packs a suite of enticing new features for fans of the smart ring form factor. The headline change here is that the Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, giving it a design that looks much closer to a traditional ring.

There are also new health features, including nighttime blood pressure and breathing trends. It’s the latest example of the increasing Apple Watch competition …

New images from Bloomberg today reveal our first look at Apple’s redesigned Siri interface coming with iOS 27. The illustrations, created by Bloomberg, show Apple’s new Siri interface, the Siri chatbot app, and more.

Apple Wallet driver’s license support is expanding to a new state. Starting today, Arkansas residents can add their driver’s license to the Apple Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Apple today updated its trade-in estimates across the board for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad, and Android phones. Here are the current numbers.

Apple just released a MacBook Pro update in March, but there’s more coming soon. Apple is expected to debut one of its biggest MacBook Pro updates ever as soon as later this year. Here’s everything we know so far.