Apple Rolls Out iOS 27 With Major AI-Powered Features
Apple has released iOS 27 with a redesigned Siri AI, expanded Apple Intelligence tools, smarter photo editing and new features designed to make the iPhone more personalised and capable.
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 27, bringing a major expansion of artificial intelligence features to compatible iPhones. Released on September 14, 2026, the update introduces the next generation of Apple Intelligence, including a significantly upgraded Siri AI that can understand personal context, recognise information displayed on the screen and perform actions across supported apps.
The new Siri AI is one of the biggest changes in iOS 27. Unlike earlier versions that primarily handled individual commands, the new assistant is designed to have more conversational interactions and understand information from messages, emails, photos and other content on the device. It can also answer questions about what is displayed on the screen and access the web when current information is required. Siri AI is initially available as a beta in English.
Apple has also expanded its AI-powered photo capabilities. The Photos app now includes tools such as Spatial Reframing and Extend, allowing users to adjust the composition of images and expand photographs beyond their original framing. The Clean Up feature has also been improved, allowing users to remove unwanted elements from complicated scenes with more realistic results. Apple says these tools are built around its latest Apple Foundation Models.
Another major addition is Visual Intelligence, which brings AI-powered understanding directly into the Camera experience. Users can point their iPhone at objects, documents or other information and use AI to search, ask questions or take actions based on what the camera sees. Apple has also added expanded writing tools and Image Playground capabilities, giving users more options for creating and editing content directly on supported devices.
However, not every iPhone receives all of the new AI capabilities. Apple Intelligence and Siri AI require newer hardware, including iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models and iPhone 16 models or later. Some features also depend on language and region, while server-based Apple Intelligence functions can be subject to daily usage limits. Apple says Siri AI is initially unavailable on iOS in the European Union and that Apple Intelligence features are not currently available in China while regulatory requirements are addressed.
