iOS 27 will add 8 new features to the iPhone

iOS 27 is still a few months away from release, but rumors of new features are already actively circulating online. The first beta version of iOS 27 will be released at WWDC 2026 in June, and the update will arrive to all users with a compatible iPhone in September. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iOS 27 will be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard in the sense that Apple is focusing on improving quality and basic performance. However, new features will still appear, and many of them are expected under the Apple Intelligence umbrella.

All new features are expected to arrive, and many of them are expected under the Apple Intelligence umbrella.

• iOS 27 will be released in September 2026 after being unveiled at WWDC in June
• Focus on quality and performance, but with new AI features
• Support for 5G satellite internet and a redesigned Siri

Resigned Siri with personalization

A more personalized version of Siri is due out with iOS 26.4, with additional changes planned for iOS 27. The voice assistant will get a new design, be able to give proactive prompts, and remember a user’s past conversations. This will make interactions with Siri more natural and contextual, taking into account the history of your queries.

Siri’s voice assistant will be able to provide more personalized suggestions and remember past conversations.

New Apple Intelligence features

A number of new Apple Intelligence features are expected to be released, including an AI-enabled Calendar app. The new Apple Health+ subscription service will include an AI assistant that provides meal plans and health recommendations. Google Gemini will help power some new Apple Intelligence features, indicating the companies are collaborating on artificial intelligence.

5G satellite connectivity and enhanced Maps features

iOS 27 will support 5G satellite internet connectivity, though the feature may be limited to iPhone 18 Pro models. Additional satellite features are expected, including Apple Maps via satellite and the ability to send and receive photos when using Messages via satellite. This will greatly expand connectivity in remote areas that lack traditional coverage.