Apple released iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 on September 14 for compatible devices. The update brings a redesigned Siri (now called Siri AI), deeper Apple Intelligence integration, new Liquid Glass customizations, Apple Handoff and other changes across iPhone and iPad.
How to install iOS 27 on your iPhone
On your iPhone, open Settings, tap General, select Software Update and wait for the iOS 27 update to appear. Choose Update Now when the iOS 27 update shows on your screen.
How to install iOS 27 on your iPad
On your iPad, open Settings, tap General, select Software Update and wait for the iPadOS 27 update to appear. Choose Update Now when the update shows on your screen.
When did iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 officially launch?
Apple launched iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 on September 14 for compatible devices.
Which iPhones support iOS 27?
The following iPhones will support iOS 27:
– iPhone Duo
– iPhone 18 Pro; iPhone 18 Pro Max
– iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max
– iPhone Air
– iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
– iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
– iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max
– iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
– iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
– iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
– iPhone SE (second gen and up)
Some of the newer Siri AI features will only be available on newer iPhones with Apple intelligence. This includes the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and up.
Which iPads support iPadOS 27?
The following iPads will support iPadOS 27:
– iPad Pro (4th generation and later, M1 and later)
– iPad Air (4th generation and later, M2 and later)
– iPad (9th generation and later, A16)
– iPad mini (6th generation, A17 Pro)
Features requiring Apple Intelligence will only be available on the 5th-gen iPad Pro, 5th-gen iPad Air, and 7th-gen iPad Mini or newer.
What new features are coming in iOS 27?
iOS 27 includes a variety of new features: the long-awaited revamp of Siri (Siri AI), new Liquid Glass slider customization options, Apple Handoff, lock screen adjustments, Write with Siri, an Insights feature in Apple Wallet, updates to iPhone-to-Android RCS chats, and deeper Apple Intelligence integration.
