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After months of waiting, iOS 27 and iPadOS are finally here. Apple's latest OS update comes with a bounty of new features, including an AI-powered Siri, a redesigned Screen Time app, more Liquid Glass customizations, Apple Handoff, and deeper Apple Intelligence integration.
Here's how to install iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, the best new features you can test out, and which devices will support the new operating system.
How to Install iOS 27 on Your iPhone
Ready to upgrade to iOS 27? Here's how to install Apple's latest OS on your iPhone:
On your iPhone, navigate to Settings
Tap General
Select Software Update and let your phone wait for the new version to pop up
Choose Update Now when you see the iOS 27 update on your screen
How to Install iOS 27 on Your iPad
Ready to upgrade to iOS 27? Here's how to install Apple's latest OS on your iPhone:
On your iPhone, navigate to Settings
Tap General
Select Software Update and let your phone wait for the new version to pop up
Choose Update Now when you see the iOS 27 update on your screen
When Did iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Officially Launch?
Apple launched iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 on September 14 for compatible devices.
Which iPhones Support iOS 27?
The following iPhones will support iOS 27:
iPhone Duo
iPhone 18 Pro; iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone Air
iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max
iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (second gen and up)
Some of the newer Siri AI features will only be available on newer iPhones with Apple intelligence. This includes the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and up.
Which iPads Support iPadOS 27?
The following iPads will support iPadOS 27:
iPad Pro (4th generation and later, M1 and later)
iPad Air (4th generation and later, M2 and later)
iPad (9th generation and later, A16)
iPad mini (6th generation, A17 Pro)
Features requiring Apple Intelligence will only be available on the 5th-gen iPad Pro, 5th-gen iPad Air, and 7th-gen iPad Mini or newer.
What New Features Are Coming in iOS 27?
Apple's iOS 27 update will include a variety of new features, including the long-awaited revamp of Siri (now called Siri AI), new Liquid Glass slider customization options, Apple Handoff, lock screen adjustments, Write with Siri, an Insights feature in Apple Wallet, updates to iPhone-to-Android RCS chats, and deeper Apple Intelligence integration.
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