iOS 27 Features Leaked Ahead Of WWDC 2026: Here’s What We Know

While the Cupertino-based tech giant Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series and the rumoured iPhone Fold are grabbing most of the attention on the internet, there’s another upgrade quietly building serious excitement, iOS 27. The next big software update is expected to mark Apple’s strongest push yet into AI, finally catching up with rivals that have been racing ahead with smart features. Here’s a closer look at what the iPhone maker might be planning.AI Takes Centre Stage In iOS 27If leaks are accurate, iOS 27 could become the most biggest update yet for Apple Intelligence. According to reports by Mark Gurman, users may finally see AI-powered photo editing tools along with a revamped Siri experience that feels far more capable than before. The update is said

to introduce a dedicated Siri app, complete with a fresh interface and support for third-party AI agents through the App Store. More interestingly, Siri may handle multiple tasks at once, something users have been waiting for, frankly, for years. Photo editing could also get a serious upgrade. Expect tools that let you extend images, refine details, or even reframe shots directly inside the Photos app without needing third-party apps.Smarter Camera And Visual IntelligenceAnother big shift could come via Visual Intelligence. Currently tied with ChatGPT, this feature may move deeper into the Camera app as a special Siri-powered mode. In simple terms, your phone might start understanding what it sees, whether that’s scanning food packaging for nutritional info or pulling contact details from a business card. It’s less about taking pictures, more about interpreting them.Satellite Features Get An UpgradeThe US-based tech giant is also expected to expand its satellite capabilities. iOS 27 may bring support for 5G satellite connectivity, although this could remain limited to premium models like the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and iPhone Ultra, likely powered by a new C2 modem.Leaks also hint at features like Apple Maps via satellite, support for third-party apps and even connecting without pointing your phone at the sky. Interestingly, Amazon’s recent move to acquire Globalstar, the company behind Apple’s satellite services, adds another layer to this story.iOS 27 Release Timeline And Supported DevicesiOS 27 is set to be unveiled at WWDC 2026 on June 8, with a public rollout likely alongside the new iPhones in September. As for compatibility, devices as old as the iPhone 12 series may still make the cut. However, Apple Intelligence features will likely be limited to newer models, starting from the iPhone 15 Pro and above.