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iOS 27 is here. See new features, list of compatible devices

USA TODAY

Sept. 14, 2026, 12:07 p.m. ET

More artificial intelligence features are coming to iPhone.

Apple debuted its latest software update, iOS 27, on Monday, Sept. 14. The update rolls out Siri AI, a revamped version of the personal assistant with expanded AI capabilities.

iOS 27 comes days after Apple announced the highly anticipated iPhone Duo, the tech giant's first foldable smartphone. Starting at $1,999, the iPhone Duo folds like a book and has two displays so apps, web browsers and home screen pages can run side by side. The smartphone will be available for pre-order on Oct. 16 and available in stores on Oct. 23.

Interested in updating your iPhone? Here's what to know about iOS 27.

What are the new iOS 27 features?

iOS 27 comes with a plethora of new features, notably Siri AI.

Siri AI

Announced in June, Siri AI is powered by Apple Intelligence, Apple's in-house AI system. Siri AI, now available in its own app, can work across multiple apps to provide a more well-rounded virtual assistant experience; read, draft and send emails or text messages in a user's voice; and analyze what's on screen and in the camera's viewfinder. The AI assistant can also search a user's content, such as photos from a camera roll from a recent trip.

As part of the update, Siri AI also offers more customizations, including new voice pacing and expressiveness. Siri is now supposed to sound more conversational, less robotic.

With iOS 27, Apple users will be able to further customize the pacing and expressivity of Siri.

Widespread AI capabilities

In addition to Siri AI, iOS 27 offers more Apple Intelligence features:

Reframe photos after capture with Spatial Reframing or expand photos with the Extend tool.
Create more high-quality AI-generated images with Apple's Image Playground.
Get relevant information from a phone call with Call Context. For example, users on the phone with an airline may get a pop-up confirmation with details for an upcoming flight.
Group Safari tabs into similar topic categories.
Automate daily tasks with shortcuts.
Aerial imagery combined with Visual Intelligence to render new flyovers in Apple Maps.

With iOS 27, Siri AI is able to scan captured photos. For example, a user who takes a photo of a dish can use Siri AI to learn more about its nutritional facts.

New child safety features

iOS 27 also offers a variety of new child safety features.

In the new Setup Assistant, guardians can choose which system apps children can access, such as iMessage, FaceTime and Apple Maps. Guardians can also control which websites children can access on Safari. If a child wants to access a new website, Ask to Browse allows the child to request permission. This request is then sent to the guardian on iMessage. Guardians can also now set up time allowances for certain apps and websites.

Time Allowances help parents set boundaries around three app categories they most often want to provide guidance on for their kids: Entertainment, Games, and Social Media.

Expanded health tracking

iOS 27 includes new menstruation, perimenopause and menopause tracking in the Health app. Users can track cycles, symptoms and access educational resources.

GymKit is also now available on iPhone with the software update. The app connects to compatible cardio equipment like treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and stair steppers to track real-life metrics, according to the Apple website.

iOS 27 gets a new look

iOS 27 gives users more control over the Liquid Glass interface. Launched in 2025, Liquid Glass appears translucent like glass but with fluidity. Now, users can customize the interface's look, with ranges from "Ultra Clear" to "Fully Tinted."

A new slider in Settings gives users the option to personalize Liquid Glass, adjusting it anywhere from ultra-clear to fully tinted to match their preference.

When is iOS 27 available?

iOS 27 rolls out to all users on Monday, Sept. 14.

What devices is iOS 27 compatible with?

According to the Apple website, the following devices can run iOS 27:

iPhone Duo
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro
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
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)

How to install iOS 27

To install iOS 27, follow these steps:

Open the Settings app
Tap General
Tap Software Update
Initiate the update

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at [email protected].

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