Apple Didn't Really Say What's Coming in iOS 27, So I Guess I Will

OS 27 introduces a new device recovery mode. This is a Mac-like recovery feature where the iPhone is able to boot into an alternative UI that doesn’t involve loading the entirety of the main operating system.

Apple took the wraps off iOS 27 at its WWDC event, and the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.

OS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 support plenty of older devices, but many headline features require Apple’s newest hardware.

Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and the first developer beta should be available just minutes after the keynote ends. As was the case with iOS 26, it is likely that anyone with an Apple Developer account will be able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free,

WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later version starting November 30, 2026. Here's which iPhone models are affected and why users need to install the latest software update.

Apple has confirmed iOS 27 is coming to the iPhone 11, indirectly exposing Android's software update weakness for older flagships. Read on!

Update: Apple has officially announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, and more. Read the full list of announcements for iOS 27 and WWDC.