iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27 may introduce major Apple Intelligence upgrades.
iOS 26.4 is expected to roll out first with a redesigned Siri and improved on-device AI.
Reports suggest Apple may refine its broader AI strategy beyond current privacy-focused limits.
Apple’s much-hyped Apple Intelligence has been under intense scrutiny lately, with users calling out the company for delaying several AI features that were promised at WWDC 2024. Many expected these upgrades to arrive with the iOS 26 rollout, but were postponed due to some reasons. Now the report suggests that the iOS 27 update, which is set to be revealed at WWDC 2026, will include a massive update to Apple Intelligence as part of the company’s expanding AI roadmap.
SurveyAccording to the report, Apple’s AI ecosystem will be greatly improved by its upcoming operating systems, which include iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27. While details are limited, Gurman’s description suggests that the tech giant may be planning a deeper integration of Apple Intelligence across its devices, potentially changing the way how Siri and other system features work.
Interestingly, Gurman’s update comes as Apple continues to roll out iOS 26 features, with the iOS 26.4 release expected to deliver a major Siri overhaul earlier next year. The upcoming iOS 26.4 update is said to offer better contextual awareness, enhanced natural language processing and enhanced on-device intelligence.
iOS 27 release timeline
While it is too early to predict when Apple will introduce its iOS 27, the reports suggest that iOS 27 should debut in June 2026 during the Worldwide Developers Conference, followed by a public rollout in the fall.
It should be noted that Apple has not confirmed the developments at this time. However, multiple reports indicate that the company may fine-tune its “broader AI strategy,” potentially expanding beyond the privacy-centric approach that defines its current Apple Intelligence framework.
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