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Published Sep 15, 2026. Prices, plans and specs last checked Nov 5, 2026.
The short version
Apple released iOS 27 on September 14, 2026, three months after the WWDC26 preview on June 8. The headline Siri AI is a beta, English first, and needs an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 or later. It is not initially available in the EU or mainland China.
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We have not used this product. Everything below comes from the official announcement and the sources listed at the end.
Timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | iOS 27 previewed at WWDC26 |
| Sept 14, 2026 | Public release |
| October 2026 | Siri AI adds French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish (per Apple) |
The new features, grouped
| Area | What's new |
|---|---|
| Siri | Siri AI (beta) and a dedicated Siri app |
| Camera | Visual Intelligence built into the Camera |
| Photos | Reframe, extend and Clean Up tools |
| Safari | Tab grouping and custom extensions |
| Phone | Notify Me and Call Context |
| Family | Ask to Browse parental controls |
| Look and feel | Liquid Glass opacity slider, extra-large widgets |
| Continuity | iPhone Handoff improvements |
Who gets Siri AI and who doesn't
- Needs an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 or later.
- Not initially available in the EU or mainland China.
- Not available to users under 13.
- English first; five more languages in October.
Should you update now?
For most people the non-AI features (Photos, Safari, Phone) are the everyday wins and work on every supported iPhone. If you depend on a work app or a banking app, wait a few days for its developer to confirm iOS 27 support. Back up first.
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FAQ
When was iOS 27 released?
September 14, 2026.
Does my iPhone 14 get Siri AI?
No. Apple lists iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 or later.
Is Siri AI available in Europe?
Not initially, per Apple.
Is it a beta?
Yes, Siri AI launched as a beta.
How we researched this
This is a research-based review, not a hands-on test. We did not have these phones in hand. We compared the official specification pages from Apple, Google and Samsung with launch coverage and published reviews from established outlets, and we list every source below. Where sources disagree we say so. Battery and camera claims are the makers' own figures unless we name an independent reviewer. Prices are US launch prices from the official pages and can differ at carriers and retailers.
Sources
- Apple Newsroom: Major updates for Apple's software platforms are now available (Sept 14, 2026)
- Apple Support: What's new in iOS 27
- MacRumors: iOS 27 release date and new features (Sept 13, 2026)
Published Sep 15, 2026. Sources last checked Nov 5, 2026.