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Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today , and there are many rumored features and changes for iPhones. The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September. Below, we outline 12 new features that are rumored to be coming with iOS 27: Siri App: A dedicated Siri app will allow users to have back-and-forth conversations with Siri, similar to other chatbots like ChatGPT. Search or Ask: Swiping down on the Dynamic Island area will open a new "Search or Ask" interface powered by the revamped Siri. "Create a Pass" in Apple Wallet: iOS 27 will reportedly let users create their own digital passes for physical items like a gym membership card. Apple Cash Bill Splitting: In the Wallet and Messages apps, a person who paid a bill in full will be able to take a photo of the receipt, assign individual items to certain people, and then generate Apple Cash payment requests for the purpose of reimbursement. Apple Cash is currently available in the U.S. only. "Extend" and "Reframe" in Photos: Two new Apple Intelligence photo editing options . Generated Subtitles: Apple previewed new accessibility features coming in iOS 27 , including automatic captions for personal iPhone videos . Apple Maps via Satellite: iOS 27 will reportedly include several new satellite features , including Apple Maps via satellite. Battery Life Enhancements: iOS 27 been likened to Mac OS X Snow Leopard , in the sense that Apple is reportedly focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. Longer battery life is expected as a result. Improved Autocorrect: Apple has reportedly tested an updated iPhone keyboard with enhanced autocorrect functionality. Visual Intelligence Expansion: A new "Siri" mode in the Camera app will let you scan nutrition labels and contact information . Apple Intelligence for Shortcuts: In the Shortcuts app, Apple Intelligence will be able to create shortcuts based on natural language prompts . Custom Wallpapers: Apple Intelligence will be able to generate iPhone wallpapers . 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, with Apple Developer Program membership for $99 per year no longer required. After registering , restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Developer Beta once it is seeded later today. To install a public beta, first sign up at beta.apple.com . After enrolling, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Public Beta once it is available. iOS beta versions can have bugs and performance issues. Backing up your iPhone before installing beta software is highly recommended. Related Roundup: iOS 27 This article, " iOS 27 Beta Available Today With These 12 New Features " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the real test of today's WWDC keynote is whether Apple can deliver better AI experiences than Google using the same Gemini models. Apple is using Google's Gemini to underpin the revamped version of Siri and new Apple Intelligence features . The key takeaway from WWDC, Kuo argues in a new post on X , will not be the short-term market reaction after the event. It will be whether Apple, using the same Gemini models, can deliver better AI applications, agentic workflows, and on-device and cloud hybrid experiences than Google. If the answer is yes, it would help extend Apple's "bull" case. If the answer is no, the implication is that Apple's ceiling is set by a model it does not control. Kuo raised the point arguing against the market sentiment that "Even if Apple is temporarily behind on AI, it will ultimately catch up and come out ahead." Nevertheless, Kuo believes Apple's business momentum will stay strong through year-end based on his latest supply-chain checks, which he expects observers to spin as "If Apple is doing this well without AI, just imagine once it has AI." Other reports suggest Apple's longer-term advantage could lie in on-device AI, with the company expected to show how its custom silicon lets it process more AI queries directly on the device rather than in the cloud. Kuo expects today's announcements to have little bearing on the direction of Apple's stock price in the second half of the year. Regardless of what Apple says at WWDC, he argues, the positive second half of 2026 share-price trend is unlikely to change as long as the core narrative stays intact. The longer-term risk is more pointed. Should Apple fail to outdo Google with Gemini, Kuo says the stock would not necessarily turn bearish, but the assumption that Apple "will ultimately come out ahead" would begin to face growing scrutiny. How much longer the bull narrative can last beyond 2026, in his view, is what makes the keynote worth watching closely. Tags: Apple Intelligence , Gemini , Google , Ming-Chi Kuo , WWDC 2026 This article, " Google Gemini Could Be the Ceiling on Apple's AI Ambitions " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
WWDC 2026 has officially arrived, with Apple set to kick off its annual developer conference with its opening keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today. Apple will announce its latest software updates, including iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. Could there also be a surprise or two in store? Below, we recap five key talking points heading into WWDC 2026: Apple could announce new hardware at this year's conference – reportedly, it even has a couple of new devices " ready to go " – but we are keeping our expectations in check. Apple is believed to be holding back new additions to the company's hardware lineup until the new version of Siri and other Apple Intelligence upgrades are released to the general public later this year. The global memory shortage is also making Mac upgrades less likely for now. Apple may gate access to new Siri features via a waitlist when iOS 27 arrives in September, similar to the initial launch of the Apple Intelligence platform two years ago. Apple is still internally labeling the long-delayed revamped Siri as a "beta," suggesting it won't be marketed as finished when it arrives later this year. Today's preview of the software should clarify what still needs work. macOS 26 Tahoe will be the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs , Apple revealed at last year's WWDC . That means macOS 27 will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, so you will need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip in order to install the software update. Dropping support for the legacy chips also means Apple can focus on honing new features exclusively for Apple silicon. WWDC 2026 will be Apple CEO Tim Cook's last as keynote speaker. The opening keynote of WWDC has been presented by Cook every year since 2012, but the 65-year-old is stepping down as Apple's chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over on September 1. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman anticipates that Cook will kick off the keynote, but software chief Craig Federighi will be the most prominent figure for the majority of the presentation as he introduces the new AI-centric features. This year, macOS Emerald and macOS Big Bear have emerged as two speculative possibilities for the name of macOS 27, which Apple has yet to announce. Meanwhile, Little Finder Guy has re-appeared, this time in WWDC swag bags ! The tiny anthropomorphized version of the Mac Finder icon went viral earlier this year after appearing in Apple's MacBook Neo marketing campaign . Could we see the character return during the macOS 27 preview? Fingers crossed! Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of all of Apple's announcements today. We also have a guide explaining all the ways you can watch Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote live as it happens. Related Roundup: WWDC 2026 Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech Industry This article, " 5 Things to Watch for During Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote Today " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple's Home Hub could arrive in late 2026, smart glasses in late 2027, and a tabletop robotic arm sometime in 2028. These were all expected sooner, but Apple's delayed AI upgrades created roadblocks. Apple Home Hub could be a tablet device that attaches to mounts like speakers and stands In the Apple leaks world, unannounced products that get release windows pushed internally still get labeled as "delayed." Apple engineers clearly had a release date in mind, and even had a target set, but other product divisions can get in the way . According to the latest "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg , three unannounced products waiting on AI upgrades equate to "so many Apple product delays." These unreleased, unannounced products include the rumored Home Hub , smart glasses, and a robotic arm upgrade to the Home Hub. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums