The company began rolling out iOS 27 for iPhones, iPadOS 27 for iPads, and macOS 27 for compatible Macs on Monday, Sept. 14. Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV also received updates, according to Apple’s announcement.
The centerpiece is Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant that can find information across messages, emails, photos, and other apps on supported devices.
Users can ask about content on their screens, get help drafting text, and continue Siri conversations across devices. Someone starting a conversation on an iPhone can pick it up on a Mac or iPad.
Apple’s Mac software guide also describes Safari tools that organize tabs by topic and notify users when a website changes, such as a price drop or product restock.
The updates reach beyond artificial intelligence.
Apple says iPhone and iPad apps launch up to 30 percent faster, newly taken photos load up to 70 percent faster, and AirDrop transfers run up to 80 percent faster. Results vary.
Mac improvements include quicker AirDrop transfers, faster starts to iCloud Photos uploads, and smoother movement between workspaces.
On iPad, Apple promises faster file transfers to external drives. Updated Liquid Glass controls let users adjust the interface’s appearance, while sharper icons improve definition.
Parents gain tools to approve new websites, schedule app access, and set time allowances. Apple’s iPad software guide also highlights expanded protections against violent images and videos.
Hardware determines which features users receive.
For Siri AI and the new Apple Intelligence features, supported computers include Macs with M1 chips or later and MacBook Neo with A18 Pro. Supported tablets include iPads with M1 or later and iPad mini with A17 Pro.
Compatible phones include iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 16 models and later, iPhone Air, and iPhone Duo. Those AI requirements are separate from eligibility for the operating-system updates themselves.
Siri AI begins as an English-language beta. Some AI features have daily usage limits, and availability varies by region.
To start the update download, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
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