iOS 27

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While WWDC26 is winding down, I’ve had time to reflect on Monday’s keynote, where Apple spent most of its time preaching to parents about on-device Child Safety and, of course, Siri AI.

However, it also showcased something insanely neat and ingenious on Apple’s part that is largely being overshadowed. I’m referring to the new agentic AI feature now in iOS 27’s Passwords app.

iOS 27 introduces a new device recovery mode. This is a Mac-like recovery feature where the iPhone is able to boot into an alternative UI that doesn’t involve loading the entirety of the main operating system.

In the new recovery mode, you can use restore your software, enter diagnostics mode, erase the device, and perform some automated fixes using Recovery Assistant.

During Monday’s WWDC keynote, Apple announced iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, and as usual, both updates include new wallpapers to mark the transition to the next major software cycle. You can download them below.

AirPods get new features just like every other Apple device, including big additions like Live Translation and Hearing Aid. And in iOS 27, the new Siri AI is set to make AirPods better than ever.

iOS 27 brings exciting new features to Messages, Apple Notes, Wallet, and more. But FaceTime is getting one of the biggest upgrades thanks to a powerful new Dual Capture feature for iPhone 17 and newer.

iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay, the Messages app, and a lot more, including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27.

Apple is making a major push around child safety and parental controls with iOS 27, including a completely redesigned Screen Time experience, new limits for websites, expanded communication controls, and more flexible tools for managing when kids can use apps. The changes are part of Apple’s broader OS 27 updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.

Apple’s HomePod products were largely absent from the company’s WWDC announcements this week, but there are two improvements coming in iOS 27—with more set to be unveiled this fall.

iOS 27 adds new features across many system apps, like Wallet, Calendar, Music, and Maps. Here’s what’s new for the Messages app in iOS 27.

Apple Music has a few new features with iOS 27, which Apple just announced today at its annual WWDC conference.

Perhaps the most immediately visible change is a newly-redesigned artist page featuring prominent shuffle play button, new artist name display, and other smaller layout changes.

iOS 27 includes code references to break reminders that Siri may display after especially long conversations. Here are the details.

At WWDC26 this week, Apple announced its series of new software updates – iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and everything else. Of course, Siri and Apple Intelligence ended up being the star of the show, and Apple finally delivered on its AI promises from 2 years ago.

Apple didn’t stop there though. The company went above and beyond, and introduced far more than just what it unveiled at WWDC24. One of those features is called Call Context, and it’ll make everyones phone calls to customer support substantially easier.

Earlier this year, Apple launched a new subscription option on the App Store: monthly plans with 12-month commitments. Now this week at WWDC, Apple has introduced another new subscription option: bundles for app subscriptions from multiple developers.

Yesterday during Apple’s WWDC keynote, the company announced a pair of new AirPods features coming in iOS 27. And now, to go alongside the iOS 27 developer beta, Apple has released new AirPods beta firmware with expected support for the latest features.

iOS 27 adds a brand new Siri, new features in CarPlay and Apple Wallet, and more—including a unique clock setting to personalize your iPhone’s Lock Screen even more.

iOS 27 is packed with a variety of new features for iPhone, including in Apple Maps. Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS 27.

iOS 27 is officially here in beta, and it adds a new Apple Calendar feature I’ve wanted for years: natural language support when creating events.

If you’re thinking about installing the shiny new iOS 27 developer beta 1 on your iPhone, be aware that the RCS end-to-end encryption option is missing. There’s no need to panic, though. Apple is not phasing out the feature.

iOS 27 is officially here, available now in beta, and it brings a handful of improvements for CarPlay. Here’s everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27.

iPhone and iPad can easily control an Apple TV when you don’t feel like reaching for the physical remote. Starting with iOS 27, the virtual Apple TV remote can once again be added to your Home screen, not just Control Center.

In iOS 27, users will be able to clear the Now Playing widget on their lock screens, just like notifications. Here are the details.