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Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 next month ahead of a September release. The update is expected to include a dedicated Siri app , expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities in apps like Wallet, Safari, and Shortcuts, an upgraded keyboard with improved autocorrect , the ability to use Apple Maps via satellite connection , and more. In his Power On newsletter today , Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman revealed four additional iOS 27 changes related to AirPods, Genmoji, AirPlay, and Siri. Here are his latest iOS 27 expectations: A revamped AirPods setting menu that is better organized Improved quality for Genmoji and Image Playground creations The ability to set AirPlay alternatives such as Google Cast as default — possibly EU only A new Siri interface with a dark color scheme, similar to Apple's WWDC 2026 graphics Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote begins on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, so we should learn more about these features in a few weeks. Related Roundups: AirPods 4 , iOS 27 , WWDC 2026 Tags: AirPlay , Bloomberg , Genmoji , Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution) Related Forums: AirPods , Apple, Inc and Tech Industry This article, " New iOS 27 Rumors Include Revamped AirPods Settings Menu and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple will unveil watchOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8, and a handful of new features have been rumored already. The first developer beta of watchOS 27 should be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. The update should be released to all users with a compatible Apple Watch model in September. Below, we recap watchOS 27 rumors so far. Improved Heart Rate Tracking In his Power On newsletter today , Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman said watchOS 27 will include improvements to heart rate tracking, but he did not elaborate. New Modular Watch Face watchOS 27 will add new watch faces, including a variant of the "Modular Ultra" watch face that is currently exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra, according to Gurman. New Apple Intelligence Features On watchOS 26, the following Apple Intelligence features are available on an Apple Watch when it is paired with an iPhone 15 Pro or newer: Workout Buddy Live Translation in Messages Notification Summaries When it announced the dates for WWDC 2026, Apple promised to unveil "AI advancements" across its platforms, and it can be reasonably assumed that watchOS 27 will include some additional Apple Intelligence features powered by the iPhone. New Satellite Features Apple Watch Ultra 3 has built-in satellite connectivity, enabling Emergency SOS, Find My, and Messages via satellite without any reliance on an iPhone. iOS 27 will reportedly include up to five new satellite features , and the following two would likely extend to watchOS 27: Apple Maps via satellite Photos support for Messages via satellite Amazon last month announced plans to acquire Globalstar , the satellite company that powers Apple's satellite features on the iPhone 14 and newer and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. In turn, Amazon announced that it has signed an agreement with Apple to provide satellite connectivity for current and future iPhone and Apple Watch features. Stability Focus Apple is largely focused on "stability, performance, and smaller refinements" for watchOS 27, rather than on major new features and capabilities, according to Gurman. This suggests that the update could include many bug fixes. Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11 , watchOS 26 Tags: Bloomberg , Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Caution) Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, " watchOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your Apple Watch " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
AirPods users will see different personal audio controls in iOS 27 , with an improved settings menu that should make them easier to manage. AirPods Pro 3 While AirPods don't really have an operating system that gets featured at WWDC , the audio line can still be affected by changes. For WWDC 2026, that will involve iOS 27 as well as iPadOS 27 , and macOS 27 . According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg , Apple will be altering how the AirPods are controlled within the operating systems. A revamp for the settings menu will apparently make it more functional and better organized. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
For the better part of a year, we’ve been hearing about Project Mulberry : Apple’s AI-powered health coach. Back in February, it was reported that these efforts had been scaled back. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman , the features should still be on track for iOS 27, though they may not release until later in the cycle. On the other hand, Apple is apparently going to greatly improve Apple Watch heart-rate tracking with watchOS 27, which could tie in nicely with Apple’s eventual health coach. more…
