iOS 27 is finally here, with the new Siri AI beta – and 120 security patches
Business > Companies > Apple iOS 27 is finally here, with the new Siri AI beta – and 120 security patches Even if you're not ready for iOS 27, there's an important new update for you too. Lance Whitney Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background. He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media.
- ▪Business > Companies > Apple iOS 27 is finally here, with the new Siri AI beta – and 120 security patches Even if you're not ready for iOS 27, there's an important new update for you too.
- ▪Lance Whitney Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background.
- ▪He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media.
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Business > Companies > Apple iOS 27 is finally here, with the new Siri AI beta – and 120 security patches Even if you're not ready for iOS 27, there's an important new update for you too. Here's what's new. Lance Whitney Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background. He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media. Lance Whitney Read full bio September 15, 2026, 9:13 am ET 3 min read Lance Whitney/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple has launched new OS 27 versions for the iPhone and other products. Also released were 26.7 versions for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Both OS versions add new features and a host of security patches. Monday was a busy update day for Apple.
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