The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
While this release won’t make as big of a splash as Apple’s big Liquid Glass redesign in the prior version, there's still plenty here that could change how you use your device.iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 focus largely on stability improvements that you’ll notice in your everyday use. There are several quality-of-life improvements, like how Shortcuts are significantly easier to set up, but the big highlight is the Siri AI upgrade. If you're unsure of your iPhone model, go to Settings > General > About and look at the model name.iPads aren't as straightforward, as they have a unique naming structure.
- ▪While this release won’t make as big of a splash as Apple’s big Liquid Glass redesign in the prior version, there's still plenty here that could change how you use your device.iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 focus largely on stability improvements tha
- ▪There are several quality-of-life improvements, like how Shortcuts are significantly easier to set up, but the big highlight is the Siri AI upgrade.
- ▪If you're unsure of your iPhone model, go to Settings > General > About and look at the model name.iPads aren't as straightforward, as they have a unique naming structure.
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Julian ChokkattuGearSep 14, 2026 2:44 PMThe Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27Now rolling out, the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.Courtesy of AppleCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyApple's latest iPhone and iPad software—iOS 27 and iPadOS 27—is here. While this release won’t make as big of a splash as Apple’s big Liquid Glass redesign in the prior version, there's still plenty here that could change how you use your device.iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 focus largely on stability improvements that you’ll notice in your everyday use. There are several quality-of-life improvements, like how Shortcuts are significantly easier to set up, but the big highlight is the Siri AI upgrade.
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