iOS 27 Official Release Pushed Today: Siri Evolves with AI and AirDrop Speeds Up

Apple has confirmed that it will roll out the official version of iOS 27 today, 9/17. Users can go to "Settings" → "General" → "Software Update" to download it. Here is a summary of 8 core improvements:

🔹 Smart Siri (Siri AI): A brand-new interaction similar to ChatGPT, supporting recognition of screen content and cross-app command execution. Currently only supported on iPhone 15 Pro and later models, initially only in English with limited daily usage.

CropDeleteLinkAnnotate

Image from @ Apple, copyright belongs to the original author

🔹 Camera and Design Upgrades: The Photos app adds Expand and Recompose; Image Playground supports generating high-fidelity images. The Liquid Glass design language has been improved, supporting customizable interface transparency and tinting.

🔹 Under-the-Hood Performance Optimization

🔹 North America Lifestyle Features: iPhone Relay supports number sharing between two devices; Apple Cash enables Siri to scan receipts and automatically split bills. Find My privacy enhancements support "silent pause" of location sharing with customizable precise duration.

🔹 CarPlay Video Apps: Now supports projecting video to the car's large screen via AirPlay. For safety, this feature is only available when the vehicle is stationary.

🔹 Related Hardware Compatibility Reference

• iPhone Series: iPhone 15 Pro/Max, iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo (foldable), iPhone Air.
• Apple Watch Series: Series 9/10/12, Ultra 2/4, SE 3.
• Other Devices: AirPods 5, iPad mini (A17 Pro), M1 chip and later iPads, Apple Vision Pro.