A major iOS update does more than replace system files. After iOS 27 is installed, the iPhone may rebuild search indexes, refresh apps, download system assets,

The latest iOS 27.2 beta can remind users about an anniversary before a call, provided the date has already been saved in Contacts.

The update will have features built specifically for the new iPhone design.

Apple released the first iOS 27.2 developer beta yesterday, which includes a redesigned Health app with new Apple Intelligence features.

Follow these steps to get iOS 27 set up on your iPhone: You can also click "Automatic Updates" and turn this feature to "On." That way, iOS 27 should automatically download once it's available (your phone must be locked and charging to download automatic updates).

Apple's iOS 27 CarPlay brings third-party widgets and a redesigned liquid glass UI to your dashboard. Connect your iPhone to test the Siri orb.

Apple Vision Pro users are also getting the Siri AI overhaul today as part of visionOS 27, as well as the ability to preview notifications by using your eyes, UI updates to the Control Center, improvements to Wi-Fi connectivity, and support for using the panoramas you’ve photographed as immersive scenes and environments.

An iOS 27 bug can temporarily freeze an iPhone after users quickly swipe between Notification Centre and Control Centre.

The secret companion is steeped in Apple lore, dating back to the early days of Mac operating systems from the 1980s. Apple released iOS 27 to the public yesterday. Its headline feature is the new Siri AI chatbot,