Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Apple Releases iOS 27 and Major Updates Across Devices
Apple has released several new software updates for its devices.
These include updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and HomePod.
The updates add new Siri AI features and other Apple Intelligence tools.
Some devices need newer chips to use the AI features.
Apple says there are currently no extra fees for Siri AI or Apple Intelligence.
The iPhone and iPad updates can be downloaded for free on compatible devices.
The Apple Watch update changes features such as Cycle Tracking and Smart Stack.
The Mac update adds Siri AI and Visual Intelligence.
The TV and HomePod updates improve apps, controls, subtitles and AirPlay.
Apple released iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS, HomePod software 27 and macOS Golden Gate 27.
The updates add Siri AI, Apple Intelligence features, Liquid Glass design changes and broader system improvements.
iOS 27 supports iPhone SE 2, the iPhone 11 series and newer models, while iPadOS 27 supports specified recent iPad models.
Apple Intelligence requires supported hardware, including iPhone 15 Pro models, iPhone 16 and newer models, and select iPads.
macOS Golden Gate requires Apple silicon, while watchOS 27 supports Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and Apple Watch SE 3.
- Who
- Apple and users of compatible iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and HomePod devices.
- What
- Apple released iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS, HomePod software 27 and macOS Golden Gate 27.
- When
- The updates were announced as released in the article; no specific release date is provided.
- Where
- Across Apple's software platforms and compatible devices.
- Why
- The updates introduce Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, design changes and other system improvements.
- iPhone update
- iOS 27 is compatible with iPhone SE 2, the iPhone 11 series and later models.
- iPad update
- iPadOS 27 supports second-generation and later iPad Pro models, fourth-generation and later iPad Air models, sixth-generation and later iPad mini models, and the A16 iPad.
- Apple Intelligence
- Supported devices include iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, all iPhone 16, iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 models, plus M-series iPads and the A17 Pro iPad mini.
- Apple Watch
- watchOS 27 supports Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and Apple Watch SE 3.
- Mac requirements
- macOS Golden Gate 27 requires a Mac powered by Apple silicon and does not support Intel-based Macs.
- AI pricing
- The article says there are currently no additional fees for Siri AI or other Apple Intelligence features.
- HomePod software
- HomePod software 27 adds AirPlay improvements and AutoMix support for Apple Music.