During its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, Apple briefly showed a slide with hundreds of new features and enhancements coming across iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. All of the software updates are currently available as developer betas, and they are expected to be released to all users in September.


We already highlighted some of the key new features from the slide, and now we have shared a categorized list of all of the more than 250 changes shown.

iPhone & iOS 27 & iPadOS 27

• Switch between two iPhone devices with the same phone number


• More seamless transitions between Wi-Fi and cellular networks


• Live Activities in Dynamic Island in landscape


• Enhanced power efficiency for Safari in iOS


• Faster Voice Control response in iOS


• Extra-large widgets in iOS


• Streamlined setup for Touch Accommodations in iOS and iPadOS


• Live Activity for Precision Finding with Friends


• Smoother scrolling in App Library


• Smoother unlocking on iPhone


• Undo and redo Home Screen edits in iPadOS


• Extra-large widgets in Today View in iPadOS


• Faster window closing in iPadOS


• Faster browsing and transfers in Files in iPadOS


• Faster menu bar access in iPadOS


• iPhone app resizing in iPadOS


• Apple News+ audio support in iPadOS


• Faster window switching in iPadOS


• Optional persistent menu bar on iPad


• App names in iPad status bar


• Dual camera in FaceTime


• Faster Lock Screen switching


• Lock Screen consistently stays awake while scrolling notifications


• More power-efficient Personal Hotspot on N1 devices


• Expanded touch support in Sidecar


• Independent alarm volumes


• Smoother camera switching when zooming in video


• Smoother paging between Home Screen pages


• Smoother scrolling in Control Center and Control Gallery


• Easier-to-reach Camera experience


• More accurate photo orientation


• Faster and more reliable NFC reading


• Quick Start with a recovery contact


• Pairing and handoff improvements for Made for iPhone hearing devices


• Faster entry and exit from Assistive Access and Guided Access modes


• Proactive car key setup

macOS 27

• More relevant Spotlight search suggestions


• Faster shortcuts and actions indexing in Spotlight


• Drawing in Notes in macOS


• Updated video podcasts experience in macOS


• Enhanced power efficiency for Safari in macOS


• Edge-to-edge sidebars


• Colorful sidebar icons


• Updated menu bar icons


• Uniform toolbars


• Consistent corner radii


• Faster user account creation in macOS


• Ethernet status in menu bar in macOS


• Improved RDMA over Thunderbolt


• Support for Mac mirroring in 5K resolution


• More high-resolution and high-refresh-rate display modes for external displays


• Swipe down to refresh in macOS


• Smoother scrolling in Safari in macOS


• App resizing in iPhone Mirroring


• DRM video support in iPhone Mirroring


• Drawing in Freeform in macOS


• Smoother animations in Mission Control and Spaces


• Show Borders for macOS accessibility


• HDR for macOS system UI

Apple TV & tvOS 27

• Faster AirPlay connections to Apple TV


• Smart downloads on Apple TV


• AppleCare coverage details in Settings in tvOS


• More responsive Control Center in tvOS


• Redesigned Podcasts app for tvOS


• Larger text sizes in tvOS


• Smoother animations and app launches in tvOS

Apple Watch & watchOS 27

• Better battery efficiency on Apple Watch


• More accurate step tracking on Apple Watch


• More efficient water detection on Apple Watch


• Improved Wi-Fi connectivity in watchOS


• Apple Wallet guest keys in watchOS


• Consolidated Find My app in watchOS


• Faster app extension launch in watchOS


• Tap gesture on Apple Watch


• Faster media playback in watchOS


• Dynamic app grid in watchOS


• Maps Parked Car widget in Smart Stack


• Redesigned settings in the Apple Watch app


• Support for time zone changes in Sleep


• View card balance in Wallet in watchOS


• Transit cards and IDs in Smart Stack in watchOS


• New Smart Stack suggestions in watchOS

Vision Pro & visionOS 27

• Use your panoramas for Environments in visionOS


• Extra-small widget option in visionOS


• New windows with curvature in visionOS


• Improved Control Center in visionOS


• Look and tap to view and respond to notifications in visionOS


• Spatial scene support for panoramas in visionOS


• Faster boot and connect to Wi-Fi in visionOS


• Widget for Mac Virtual Display in visionOS


• Multiple tab views in Safari in visionOS

Home & HomePod

• Faster AirPlay connections to HomePod


• Improved connectivity for Thread home accessories


• Faster smart home accessory updates


• Faster HomeKit accessory pairing


• More reliable HomeKit camera storage

CarPlay

• Audio scrubbing on CarPlay's Now Playing screen


• Improved navigation heading and GPS accuracy in CarPlay


• Improved wireless CarPlay reliability


• Audio MiniPlayer in CarPlay

Photos

• Filter photos and videos in Shared Albums


• Add keywords to photos and videos in Photos


• Album organization improvements in Photos


• Customize slideshows in Photos


• Captured by Me collection in Photos


• Save any slideshow as a video in Photos


• Choose a specific pet in Photo Shuffle


• Search for photos and videos using additional metadata


• Search returns more pleasing photos of people and pets in Photos


• Option to prioritize syncing to iCloud Photos


• Easier to save photos from Shared Albums


• Option to include photos of yourself in Photo Shuffle


• Faster rendering of Collections tab in Photos


• Selection view in Photos


• Identity Documents collection in Photos


• Faster loading of new captures in Photos


• Save a video frame as a photo


• Star rings in Photos


• Full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud Shared Albums


• Additional participant permissions in Shared Albums


• Expire your Shared Albums


• Recent activity in Shared Albums


• React with any emoji in Shared Albums


• Participate in iCloud Shared Albums from Android and Windows


• Easier to invite others in Shared Albums

Messages

• Drawing app in Messages


• Find offloaded media in Messages


• Failed messages automatically retry sending in Messages


• Continuous sending of photos, videos, and texts in Messages


• Consolidated notifications for multiple Tapbacks in Messages


• Thumbnails displayed for offloaded media in Messages


• Search for conversations in Messages by phone number or a contact's nickname


• Faster to add recent camera captures in Messages


• Improved Messages syncing across devices

Apple Music & Podcasts

• Improved reliability of Apple Music streaming


• New AutoMix transitions


• Refreshed album pages in Apple Music


• Faster Now Playing view loading in Music


• Refreshed artist pages in Apple Music


• Search within shows in Podcasts


• AirPods Custom EQ


• Faster Apple Music playback start

Mail

• Improved Top Results in Mail


• Faster message loading in Mail


• More reliable search indexing in Mail


• Improved list formatting in Mail


• Improved unread badge accuracy in Mail

Maps

• More accurate Visited Places in Maps


• Guides in Maps available in more places


• Enhanced Flyover in Maps


• Offline Maps update improvements


• Natural language search for routing in Maps

Health & Fitness & Journal

• Sort by completed Fitness+ workouts


• Faster data updates in the Health app


• Perimenopause and menopause support in the Health app


• Perimenopause and menopause symptom logging in the Health app


• Increased attachment limits in Journal


• More accurate route maps in the Fitness app after workouts


• iCloud sync status for Journal entries


• Improved distance accuracy during treadmill workouts


• Synced step count in the Health and Fitness apps


• Faster workout start in the Workout app


• Time stamps for Journal entries


• Fitness+ workouts for perimenopause and menopause


• More intuitive journaling streaks


• GymKit on iPhone and AirPods Pro 3

Notes

• Section links in Notes


• Stylized notes from third-party Calendar accounts


• Copy and paste as Markdown in Notes


• Divider lines in Notes

Shortcuts

• Else if support in Shortcuts


• Group conversation support in Shortcuts


• Expanded Get What's on Screen capabilities in Shortcuts


• Store data in Shortcuts


• Redesigned Shortcuts editor


• Screenshot and notification automations in Shortcuts

Freeform

• Faster board previews in Freeform


• More reliable right-to-left text editing in Freeform


• Smoother Freeform board performance


• Dark Mode adaptive canvas in Freeform


• Collaborative folders in Freeform

Safari

• Faster start page content loading in Safari


• Faster web application performance in Safari


• Smoother animations and graphics in Safari


• Faster handling of JavaScript in Safari


• Smoother start page resizing in Safari

Apple Wallet & Apple Pay

• Easier card selection and payment management with Apple Pay


• Wallet order tracking support in Australia and Canada

Find My

• More flexible sharing options in Find My


• Find My UI enhancements

Home

• Support for 4K camera recordings in the Home app


• View streams from compatible cameras simultaneously in the Home app

Calendar

• Modify multiple Calendar events


• Streamlined Calendar event details


• Smoother Calendar scrolling

Accessibility

• Easier reading and editing of PDFs using VoiceOver


• Improved PlayStation Access controller support


• Streamlined Assistive Access setup

System & Performance & Miscellaneous

• Updated Liquid Glass


• Customize Liquid Glass


• Faster app launches


• Web audio no longer interrupts system audio


• Faster PDF saving


• Faster AirDrop transfers


• Faster AirDrop recipient discovery


• Improved Bluetooth power management


• Improved FaceTime quality on poor connections


• Faster network file browsing


• Support for media sharing from third-party apps


• More document formats in Preview


• More efficient emergency alert monitoring


• More consistent window positioning persistence across external displays


• Improved game controller settings


• Improved battery insights


• Improved navigation in Game Overlay


• Improved performance in Apple News


• All options displayed in Camera settings


• Password help accessible from the Lock Screen


• Camera uses less power in Low Power Mode


• Faster Camera launch in Low Power Mode


• Richer iCloud collaboration link previews


• Access requests for items shared via iCloud


• Faster Text Recognition in photos and documents


• Updated app icons


• Optimized CPU scheduler


• Autosize and reset columns


• Faster to open full-screen view from Photos widget


• Faster access to shared content on iCloud.com


• Smoother animations in News and Stocks articles


• More easily accessible share link for iCloud collaboration


• More distinct active windows


• Real-time updates for widgets when app is open


• Faster Rapid Return to Service


• Updated hourly and 10-day views in Weather


• Faster to start uploading to iCloud Photos


• Option-click to secondary sort


• Content-based recipient suggestions for sharing photos and links


• Faster loading of emoji and sticker keyboards


• Smoother scrolling in the widget gallery


• Easier to access recovery codes for Apple Accounts

Languages & Regional

• New UI language for English (Canada) and English (Philippines)


• New keyboard layout for Slovenian and Estonian


• Automatic punctuation when typing on multilingual keyboards


• Natural language time formats for Chinese and Hindi


• Call Recording transcriptions support for Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese


• New keyboards for languages including Afrikaans, Basque, Baybayin, English (Philippines), Galician, Guarani, Luxembourgish, Xhosa, and Zulu


• New keyboards for Indigenous languages, including Blackfoot, Comanche, Cree, Kiowa, and Tsuu'tina


• Faster multilingual text processing for handwriting in multiple languages


• Chāizì typing


• Smart language and keyboard configuration suggestions


• QuickPath and typing suggestions for Vietnamese VNI keyboard


• Multilingual grammar checking


• Holiday-aware alarms in China


• Punctuation suggestions as you type in Chinese


• Alternate calendars for India to support the current time zone while traveling


• Grocery List in Reminders language expansion


• Improved conversion from phonetic scripts like Pinyin and Kana when typing in Simplified Chinese and Japanese


• Live Voicemail transcription for English (Singapore) and Japanese


• Visited Places in Maps available in more markets


• Scribble support for Hindi and Marathi with Apple Pencil


• On-screen context for more relevant typing suggestions for Chinese and Japanese


• Expanded language support for auto-categorization in Reminders


• FaceTime Live Captions for Traditional Chinese

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iOS 27 has a new "Tap to Share" feature that lets merchants use their iPhone to connect to a customer's device with an NFC tap for the purpose of data exchange. This is useful for small business owners, vendors at local markets, and so forth.


Tap to Share is an extension of the existing Tap to Pay on iPhone feature, which lets merchants accept contactless payments on an iPhone, with no point-of-sale hardware required. The latter feature allows customers to pay by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch, contactless credit card or debit card, or other contactless payment option on the merchant's iPhone. Payment is securely completed using NFC, like Apple Pay.

During an active Tap to Pay on iPhone session, iOS 27 users can now share contact details for membership sign-up, provide a shipping address or email for receipts, add or share Apple Wallet passes, view their cart, and pay with Apple Pay.

Tap to Share requires an iPhone 12 or newer, and the feature is not currently available in the European Economic Area (EEA), which consists of all of the countries in the EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Apple did not explain why the feature is not immediately launching in the EEA or provide a timeframe for future availability there.
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Apple this week unveiled macOS 27 Golden Gate, and the upcoming software update hints at the rumored "MacBook Ultra" in at least three ways.


"MacBook Ultra" is the rumored name for a new high-end model above the MacBook Pro. The laptop is rumored to feature an OLED display, touch-screen capabilities, a Dynamic Island, a thinner design, and M6 Pro and M6 Max chips.

macOS 27 includes a trio of hints about touch-screen support and a Dynamic Island in particular.

First, the update adds direct touch input to Sidecar, the feature that allows you to use an iPad as a second display for a Mac. This enhancement allows users to tap and interact with macOS elements with a finger on their iPad. This strongly hints at Apple preparing to bring touch-screen support to macOS after years of resisting.


Second, macOS 27 adds iPhone-like pull-to-refresh support to the Mac. This allows you to swipe down on the trackpad to refresh the page or visible content in apps such as Safari, Mail, News, Podcasts, and Calendar. Apple may have finally expanded this functionality to the Mac in preparation for a "MacBook Ultra" with a touch screen.


Third, the new "Search or Ask" feature powered by the revamped version of Siri is built into Spotlight on macOS 27, resulting in a dark, pill-shaped interface that would be very fitting for a MacBook screen with a Dynamic Island.

On the MacBook Ultra, the "Search or Ask" interface would likely be positioned higher so that it surrounds the Dynamic Island when visible.


macOS 27 is currently available in developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released in September.

Apple reportedly plans to launch the "MacBook Ultra" in early 2027.
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The upcoming iOS 27 update that Apple unveiled this week includes many new features and enhancements for Apple's Wallet app on the iPhone.


Below, we have outlined six additions to the Apple Wallet app on iOS 27.

New Features

Enhanced Passes

iOS 26 introduced enhanced Apple Wallet boarding passes, and iOS 27 will gradually expand this improved experience to all other types of passes in the app, including for loyalty, rewards, membership, and gift cards.


The newer passes have an elevated design with more detailed background images, and there are tiles below them that provide relevant information.

Apple has introduced a new macOS app called Pass Designer for creating and previewing passes.


Pass Designer is available in beta on macOS 27.

Enhanced Hotel Keys

iOS 27 supports enhanced Apple Wallet digital keys at participating hotels and resorts. You can view more details about your trips, receive updates about booked activities, access services available during your stay, and more. Apple did not share a list of hotel brands or locations that will be offering these upgraded keys.

Create Passes

You can now create custom passes in Apple Wallet by scanning physical cards, like loyalty or membership cards.


With the new Siri mode in the Camera app, you can simply point your iPhone at any physical card with a barcode and save it to Apple Wallet. Once added, passes are ready to present as a barcode or QR code right from the iPhone.

New Barcode Types

Apple Wallet passes can display four new barcode types: EAN-13, Code 39, Codabar, and ITF.

Split Bills With Apple Cash

In the U.S. only, iOS 27 allows you to split bills with a new feature powered by Apple Cash and Apple Intelligence. This capability is available in the Apple Wallet and Messages apps, or by using the new Siri mode in the Camera app.


"When users point their iPhone at a receipt using Siri mode, it can surface the relevant action to split a bill with Apple Cash and identify the items on the receipt," said Apple. "As users select their items, their total payment is calculated, including their share of tax and tip, so they can pay back exactly what they owe with Apple Cash."

Wallet Order Tracking in More Countries

Starting with iOS 27, Apple Wallet's order tracking feature is available in Australia and Canada. The feature was limited to the U.S. and the U.K. previously.

Learn More

Apple shared a WWDC 2026 video outlining new features coming to the Wallet app this year, and it has a page on its developer website with more details.

iOS 27 Availability

iOS 27 is currently available as a developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released to all users in September.

• How to Install the iOS 27 Beta

iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer.
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iOS 27's key new feature is a more intelligent and personal version of Siri, but the changes go well beyond that. In a press release today, Apple outlined additional enhancements coming across Apple Maps, Find My, Apple Wallet, Apple Music, and more.


Apple Maps has gained an enhanced Flyover experience powered by AI, enabling you to view aerial imagery in "stunning detail" for select cities.

In the U.S., Apple Maps has also received a new Local Lists feature, which surfaces things such as trending restaurants and kid-friendly places to visit.

In the Find My app, you will have the ability to share your location with others for a custom duration, such as four days and six hours. Or, you can set a set an exact date and time for your location sharing to expire. In addition, you can now pause your location sharing with specific people until the end of the day.


On iOS 26 and earlier, there are only three preset timeframes available: indefinitely, until end of day, and one hour.

In the U.S., iOS 27 allows you to split bills with a new feature powered by Apple Cash and Apple Intelligence. This capability is available in the Messages and Apple Wallet apps, or by using the new Siri mode in the Camera app.

"When users point their iPhone at a receipt using Siri mode, it can surface the relevant action to split a bill with Apple Cash and identify the items on the receipt," said Apple. "As users select their items, their total payment is calculated, including their share of tax and tip, so they can pay back exactly what they owe with Apple Cash."


You can now create custom passes in Apple Wallet from physical cards, like loyalty or membership cards. With the Siri mode in the Camera app, you can simply point your iPhone at any physical card with a barcode and save it to Apple Wallet. Once added, passes are ready to present as a barcode or QR code right from the iPhone.

iOS 27 provides an enhanced Apple Wallet key experience for participating hotels and resorts. You can view more details about your trips, receive updates about booked activities, access services available during your stay, and more.

Apple Pay's checkout flow on the web and in apps is getting an updated design that allows you to swipe to switch payment cards. And if you have an eligible card in Apple Wallet, it will be accompanied by more information, including rewards balances, debit account balances, pay later options, and more.

As part of the Tap to Pay on iPhone feature, new Tap to Share functionality allows you to connect to a participating small business owner's iPhone and securely share shipping information, email addresses, loyalty rewards, and more.

In the Apple Podcasts app, there is a new "search within show" feature.

In the Photos app, iCloud Shared Albums now support cross-platform, full-resolution sharing, more file types, and more. Even people without an Apple device can now join and contribute photos to these shared albums on the web.

In the Apple Music app, Apple said the AutoMix feature has "even better transitions" that feel "more immersive and engaging for listeners." Introduced in iOS 26, AutoMix adds seamless, DJ-like transitions between songs.

Apple Music's Lyrics Translation feature is expanding to seven additional language pairings: English to French, English to German, English to Italian, English to Korean, English to Spanish, French to English, and Japanese to English.

A summary of the 12 new features:

• Apple Maps: Flyover gets AI-enhanced aerial imagery in select cities


• Apple Maps: Local Lists with trending restaurants and places


• Find My: When sharing your location, you can set a custom duration


• Find My: Pause your location sharing with select people until the end of the day


• Apple Wallet: Create custom passes from physical cards


• Apple Wallet: Enhanced digital keys with more info at participating hotels


• Apple Cash: Bill splitting feature powered by Apple Intelligence


• Apple Pay: A redesigned checkout flow on the web and in apps


• Tap to Share: Easily share your personal details with a small business owner's iPhone


• Apple Podcasts: Search within individual podcast episodes


• Photos: iCloud Shared Albums get cross-platform, full-resolution photo sharing


• Apple Music: AutoMix enhancements and more Lyrics Translation languages

Apple's press release provides more details about these features and a few others.

iOS 27 is currently available in developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update is expected to be released in September.
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Last year, singer Justin Bieber turned to social media to complain about the placement of the dictation button in the Messages app's text field on the iPhone. Specifically, he said he kept accidentally pressing the dictation button after sending a text, given it shows up in the same spot as the send button.

Apple has seemingly listened to this feedback, as iOS 27 lets you turn off the dictation button in the Settings app under Apps → Messages → Show in Text Field.
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Apple has shared updated iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures, revealing how many iPhones and iPads were running those software versions on the day before the start of WWDC 2026 and the release of the first iOS 27 developer beta.


These adoption numbers are based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on Sunday, June 7, according to Apple.

The statistics are as follows:

• 86% of all iPhones introduced in the last four years were running iOS 26.


• 79% of all iPhones were running iOS 26.


• 79% of all iPads introduced in the last four years were running iPadOS 26.


• 68% of all iPads were running iPadOS 26.

Here is how that compares to the iOS 18 adoption figures that Apple shared based on iPhones and iPads that transacted on the App Store on Thursday, June 5, 2025:

• 88% of all iPhones introduced in the last four years were running iOS 18.


• 82% of all iPhones were running iOS 18.


• 81% of all iPads introduced in the last four years were running iPadOS 18.


• 71% of all iPads were running iPadOS 18.

iOS 27 beta testing is now underway, so this will be Apple's final update on iOS 26 adoption.
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Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while they are not driving, but we did not hear many specific details about this functionality until now.


In a WWDC 2026 video aimed at developers, Apple said the CarPlay video feature is available in new vehicles that support it. When playing a video in an iPhone app that supports AirPlay video streaming, users can select the car's display from the AirPlay menu on iOS and watch the video on a compatible vehicle's screen.

New in iOS 27, Apple is allowing developers to create CarPlay apps with video browsing capabilities, so you can find videos to watch right on CarPlay.

This feature can keep you entertained while you are not driving. For example, Apple said you may use it while waiting in your car at the airport, or charging your electric vehicle. For safety reasons, video playback is only enabled when the vehicle is parked.

In addition, the more personal and intelligent version of Siri — aka "Siri AI" — will be available on CarPlay when it is used with an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. Apple offered the following example for using Siri AI via CarPlay: "On the road, ask Siri which trailhead your friend suggested and get the answer instantly."


In a slide shown very briefly during the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple revealed four additional enhancements coming to CarPlay:

• Audio scrubbing within CarPlay's Now Playing interface


• Improved GPS accuracy and navigation heading


• A mini-player for audio within apps


• Improved wireless CarPlay reliability

All of the new CarPlay features require an iPhone running iOS 27, which is available in developer beta starting today. A public beta will follow in July, and the software update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September.
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The upcoming tvOS 27 update that was previewed today drops support for two Apple TV models.


The two Apple TV models that are compatible with tvOS 26 but not tvOS 27 are the Apple TV HD from 2015 and the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) from 2017.

tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, according to Apple's documentation.

tvOS 27 features a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother app launches and animations, support for larger text across the interface, and more. Apple did not give tvOS 27 much attention during its WWDC 2026 keynote, so we are still in the process of learning what other new features and enhancements are included in the update.

tvOS 26 Compatibility

• Apple TV HD (2015)


• Apple TV 4K (1st generation, 2017)


• Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021)


• Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)

tvOS 27 Compatibility

• Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021)


• Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)

The first tvOS 27 developer beta is available today, and a public beta will follow in July. The update will be released later this year — likely in September.

A new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is expected to launch later this year.
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Apple barely touched on tvOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, but the update exists, and it adds some new features to the Apple TV.


In a slide that was shown very briefly during the keynote, Apple revealed some of tvOS 27's new features and enhancements:

• A redesigned Podcasts app


• Smoother app launches and animations


• Faster AirPlay connectivity with other Apple devices


• Smart downloads


• A new Larger Text accessibility option in the Settings app, which increases the size of text across the tvOS interface


• AppleCare coverage details in the Settings app

Apple's website does not offer a tvOS 27 preview page like it does for iOS 27 and the other new software updates, and the "what's new in tvOS" page on Apple's developer website has yet to be updated, so no further details about these features are available right now. Stay tuned for more tvOS 27 information over the coming days.

The first tvOS 27 developer beta is available today, and a public beta will follow in July. The update will be released later this year — likely in September.
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The more intelligent and personalized version of Siri that Apple introduced today — "Siri AI" — is limited to devices with Apple Intelligence support.


"Siri AI" is available on the devices listed below.

iPhone

• iPhone 15 Pro


• iPhone 15 Pro Max


• iPhone 16e


• iPhone 16


• iPhone 16 Plus


• iPhone 16 Pro


• iPhone 16 Pro Max


• iPhone 17e


• iPhone 17


• iPhone Air


• iPhone 17 Pro


• iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPad

• iPad mini (A17 Pro)


• iPad Air (M1 chip and newer)


• iPad Pro (M1 chip and newer)

Mac

"Siri AI" is compatible with any Mac with the M1 chip and newer.

Apple Watch

"Siri AI" is compatible with the following Apple Watch models when they are paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone model that is nearby:

• Apple Watch Series 10


• Apple Watch Series 11


• Apple Watch Ultra 2


• Apple Watch Ultra 3


• Apple Watch SE (3rd generation)

Vision Pro

• Vision Pro (M2 chip)


• Vision Pro (M5 chip)

Some of the "Siri AI" features are also available on CarPlay when an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone model is connected to the vehicle.

"Siri AI" is available to test in English in the iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27 developer betas starting today, but there is a wait, and it will be coming to the Apple Watch in a future watchOS 27 beta. "Siri AI" will also be included in the public betas of each update, which will be available in July.

The revamped Siri is launching later this year. Even then, it will still have a "beta" label.

Note that "Siri AI" will not be available in the EU on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 at launch, with Apple citing regulatory issues related to the Digital Markets Act.
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Apple today announced that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 will be available in developer beta starting today, with public betas to follow in July. The software updates will all be released in the "fall" as usual — likely September — but Apple did not provide any specific date at this time.


The revamped version of Siri that is officially named "Siri AI" will be available to test in the iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27 developer betas starting today, and it is coming to the Apple Watch in a future watchOS 27 beta. "Siri AI" will also be included in the public betas of each platform that are launching in July.

"Siri AI" requires a device that is compatible with Apple Intelligence.

The revamped version of Siri will roll out to all customers with a compatible device later this year, but even the launch version will be considered a "beta."

"Siri AI" is the more personalized version of Siri that Apple first previewed all the way back at WWDC 2024. Two years later, it is finally arriving, with the core upgrades being understanding of personal context and on-screen awareness.

"Siri AI is an entirely new version of Siri deeply integrated into iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro," said Apple. "It can draw on personal context understanding to search across messages, emails, photos, and more, and get things done across apps with even more systemwide app actions."

With broad world knowledge, the new Siri is able to answer many more questions.

An all-new Siri app across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 provides users with a dedicated spot to fully interact with the revamped assistant.
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Apple today introduced a Siri app across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, providing users with a dedicated spot to interact with the revamped assistant.


In the Siri app, you can have back-and-forth conversations with Siri in text or voice modes, and your conversation history is synced across your devices via iCloud.


Apple is finally launching its more personalized version of Siri, complete with understanding of your personal context and on-screen awareness. It is called Siri AI, and it will initially be available in English only, according to Apple.
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Apple today announced that macOS 27 is named macOS Golden Gate.


Much like Mac OS X Snow Leopard in 2009, Apple said it focused on improving macOS's performance and dozens of underlying technologies this year.

Apple said that it focused on improving all aspects of macOS, from big to small. For example, Apple said user account creation is now faster.

macOS Golden Gate has some Liquid Glass design changes. For example, apps now have a unified toolbar at the top, and the sidebar now expands to the edge of the window.


macOS Golden Gate is finally getting major promised Apple Intelligence and Siri upgrades, including personal context and on-screen awareness.

Spotlight has a new "Search or Ask" interface that is powered by the revamped version of Siri.


Apple is revamping its child safety features across its platforms, including macOS Golden Gate.

More details to follow.
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Apple's Beta Software Program website has gone down ahead of the company's WWDC 2026 keynote next hour.

The first developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 should be available today, and the first public betas typically follow in July.
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Ahead of the WWDC 2026 keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today, Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a short video in which country singer Lainey Wilson, actress Rhea Seehorn, DJ and producer Zedd, and other celebrities say "good morning" in various ways.


"I think I'll say it the way I always say it," concludes Cook.

Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, so this WWDC will likely be Cook's final event running the company.

"It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company," said Cook, back when the CEO transition was announced in April. "I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world."


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Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and there are many rumored features and changes for iPhones.


The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September.

Below, we outline 12 new features that are rumored to be coming with iOS 27:

• Siri App: A dedicated Siri app will allow users to have back-and-forth conversations with Siri, similar to other chatbots like ChatGPT.


• Search or Ask: Swiping down on the Dynamic Island area will open a new "Search or Ask" interface powered by the revamped Siri.


• "Create a Pass" in Apple Wallet: iOS 27 will reportedly let users create their own digital passes for physical items like a gym membership card.


• Apple Cash Bill Splitting: In the Wallet and Messages apps, a person who paid a bill in full will be able to take a photo of the receipt, assign individual items to certain people, and then generate Apple Cash payment requests for the purpose of reimbursement. Apple Cash is currently available in the U.S. only.


• "Extend" and "Reframe" in Photos: Two new Apple Intelligence photo editing options.


• Generated Subtitles: Apple previewed new accessibility features coming in iOS 27, including automatic captions for personal iPhone videos.


• Apple Maps via Satellite: iOS 27 will reportedly include several new satellite features, including Apple Maps via satellite.


• Battery Life Enhancements: iOS 27 been likened to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is reportedly focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. Longer battery life is expected as a result.


• Improved Autocorrect: Apple has reportedly tested an updated iPhone keyboard with enhanced autocorrect functionality.


• Visual Intelligence Expansion: A new "Siri" mode in the Camera app will let you scan nutrition labels and contact information.


• Apple Intelligence for Shortcuts: In the Shortcuts app, Apple Intelligence will be able to create shortcuts based on natural language prompts.


• Custom Wallpapers: Apple Intelligence will be able to generate iPhone wallpapers.

As was the case with iOS 26, it is likely that anyone with an Apple Developer account will be able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free, with Apple Developer Program membership for $99 per year no longer required. After registering, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Developer Beta once it is seeded later today.

To install a public beta, first sign up at beta.apple.com. After enrolling, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Public Beta once it is available.

iOS beta versions can have bugs and performance issues. Backing up your iPhone before installing beta software is highly recommended.
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iOS 27 is rumored to be focused on bug fixes and performance improvements, and this should result in "longer battery life," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

In line with his previous reporting, Gurman today said Apple is "making performance improvements aimed at extending the battery life of the iPhone," but he said it is "unclear if Apple will quantify how much longer devices will last." In other words, it remains to be seen if Apple highlights the battery life improvements during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday.
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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today revealed another iOS 27 change: notifications will slide in from the left side of the screen instead of from the top.


In addition, accessing Notification Center on iOS 27 will require swiping down on the top-left corner of the screen. If you swipe down on the Dynamic Island area, a new "Search or Ask" interface tied to the revamped Siri will appear, instead of Notification Center. This change may be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer if the "Search or Ask" interface ends up requiring an iPhone model with Apple Intelligence.

Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, and the first developer beta should be available on the same day. A public beta typically follows in July, and the update should be widely released in September.
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Apple and MLB today released the July schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader.

Friday Night Baseball games are included with an Apple TV streaming subscription at no additional cost.

Now through July 5, new and qualified returning subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can receive a one-month free trial of Apple TV.
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Apple today highlighted a new study by economists at Analysis Group that outlines four key App Store stats for 2025.

Ahead of WWDC 2026 next week, Apple's core message with this press release is that the App Store is reaching new heights and that "developers continue to thrive globally."

• App Store ecosystem facilitated a record $1.4 trillion in total billings and sales


• Apple received no commission on more than 90% of those billings and sales, but this includes physical goods and services ordered in apps


• Apps featuring consumer-facing AI saw 4× more growth in billings


• App Store ecosystem has nearly tripled in size since 2019

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Apple today announced that nine new games are coming to Apple Arcade, including a mobile version of the popular game show Family Feud.


The following four games were added to Apple Arcade today:

• Mini Football Legends


• My Talking Tom 2+


• Coffee Inc 2+


• FreeCell Solitaire: Card Game+

Family Feud Pocket is launching on Apple Arcade on Tuesday, June 30. Apple says the game will provide an "authentic, true-to-show trivia experience."

"Hosted by the iconic Steve Harvey, the game features the classic mechanics fans know and love, along with daily challenges and exclusive questions," says Apple. "Players can guess the answer and outsmart the competition solo or with loved ones — at home or on the go — through local and online multiplayer."

Four popular App Store games will be receiving Apple Arcade editions on Thursday, July 2:

• Dungeon Clawler+


• Creatures of the Deep+


• Pocket City 2+


• Draw It+

App Store links for the above games are not functional yet. More details about all nine games are outlined in Apple's press release.

Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans.

Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store and the Apple Games app.
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The annual percentage yield (APY) for the Apple Card's savings account was lowered from 3.5% to 3.4% this week.

If you deposited $1,000 and made no withdrawals for one year, you would earn $34 in interest at the current APY.


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Apple will be permanently closing three of its retail stores in the U.S. on the evening of Saturday, June 20, according to its website.


The locations that are closing:

• Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut


• Apple North County in Escondido, California


• Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, Maryland

In April, Apple said it made the "difficult decision" to close the stores due to "declining conditions" at the shopping malls in which they are located.

Notably, the staff at the Towson Town Center location became Apple's first retail employees in the U.S. to unionize in 2022. They belong to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE), and they signed a collective bargaining agreement with Apple in 2024.

The union and the store's employees have been protesting the planned closure, and some lawmakers in Maryland have voiced their support.


The union is upset that Apple is allowing non-unionized employees at the Trumbull and North County stores to transfer to nearby locations, but not extending this offer to unionized employees at the Towson location. For its part, Apple said it is simply honoring the terms of the collective bargaining agreement that the employees agreed to.

According to Apple, the contract states that in the event of a store closure, Apple would transfer or rehire employees if the company opened a new store within 50 miles of the current location at Towson Town Center. In any other circumstance, the union negotiated for employees to receive severance, which is being provided.

Apple said it has no current plans to open a new store in the area, but if it were to do so within 18 months after the collective bargaining agreement was ratified, the affected employees would have the right of first refusal.

Nevertheless, IAM has accused Apple of potential union busting and said that the agreement "requires equal treatment."

"Apple workers in Towson voted to join the IAM, fought for and won a contract, and are now being punished for it," said IAM President Brian Bryant. "Apple signed a collective bargaining agreement that requires equal treatment. It is time for Apple to honor that agreement and do right by these workers before June 20."

Towson Town Center is genuinely in a state of decline and has lost many other major retailers in recent years, so it is very likely that Apple is exiting the shopping mall at least partly due to the worsening conditions. Nevertheless, the situation could benefit Apple by warning employees at other stores that joining a union does not always work out. However, we may never know Apple's true and full intentions behind its decision.
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Apple today shared a new Beats Pill ad that pays tribute to the reality TV show Love Island USA, which returned for an eighth season this week.


The ad does not mention Love Island USA, but the "Pill People" are said to have "entered the villa," which is a clear reference to the show.

"If you're binging a full summer of island drama, you'll need battery life that can keep up," says Apple. "Good thing the Beats Pill gets up to 24 hours of listening time, more than enough for every recoupling, challenge, and twist the summer has to offer."

Apple released the current Beats Pill in 2024. Priced at $149.99 in the U.S, the speaker comes in Matte Black, Statement Red, and Champagne Gold.
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On an earnings call in late April, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo was "off the charts," and the popularity of the laptop has reportedly led the company to significantly boost production.


Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week said he believes that MacBook Neo shipments to Apple were doubled from an initial target of 5 million units to 10 million units in 2026 at some point after the laptop launched in March.

Apple was very optimistic about the MacBook Neo before announcing it, but the company still "undercalled" the level of enthusiasm that the laptop would generate, according to Cook. He said that MacBook Neo demand exceeded Apple's expectations and helped to drive a record number of first-time Mac buyers last quarter.

New figures from market research firm IDC support Apple's claim that the MacBook Neo is selling well, and the Windows PC industry has taken notice. For example, Dell recently introduced a redesigned XPS 13 laptop from $699 and said it has features "you won't find on a MacBook Neo," such as a touch screen and a backlit keyboard.

"Apple's MacBook Neo is a capable machine, and its arrival confirms that there's real appetite for premium quality at accessible prices," admitted Dell.

With a starting price of $599 in the U.S., or $499 for college students, the MacBook Neo is Apple's most affordable MacBook ever. Powered by the iPhone's A18 Pro chip, the laptop is available in colorful finishes like Citrus and Blush.

A second-generation MacBook Neo is expected to be released next year with an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM.
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During WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe would be the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs.


macOS 27 will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, meaning that you will need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip in order to install the software update. Apple will unveil macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8, and the update should be widely released in September.

Intel-based Macs that can run macOS Tahoe but will not be compatible with macOS 27:

• 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)


• 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019)


• 27-inch iMac (2020)


• Mac Pro (2019)

Apple said Intel-based Macs will continue to receive security updates for three years.

macOS 27's exact compatibility with Apple silicon Macs remains to be seen, but presumably the update will support all Macs with an M1 chip or newer.

macOS 27 will still be able to run Intel apps, as it will be the final major macOS release to include Apple's full Rosetta translation layer.

"Rosetta was designed to make the transition to Apple silicon easier, and we plan to make it available for the next two major macOS releases – through macOS 27 – as a general-purpose tool for Intel apps to help developers complete the migration of their apps," said Apple. "Beyond this timeframe, we will keep a subset of Rosetta functionality aimed at supporting older unmaintained gaming titles, that rely on Intel-based frameworks."
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Apple TV today released a trailer for "Lucky," an upcoming crime series starring and executive produced by award-winning actress Anya Taylor-Joy.


The show revolves around a heist gone wrong.

"When a multimillion-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky (Taylor-Joy) is forced to go on the run," said Apple. "Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life — and a way out."


The limited series is based on Marissa Stapley's bestselling novel of the same name.

The first two episodes will be released on Wednesday, July 15, and one new episode will follow every Wednesday through August 19.

Apple's streaming service is available on the web and in the Apple TV app across many platforms. U.S. pricing is set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year.
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As noted by Kazuto Kusakari, new job listings suggest that Apple is preparing to open its first store in Yokohama.

Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city by population, after Tokyo. Apple has 11 stores in Japan already.

Thanks, @hamu_3nd!
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Nintendo Music has been updated with support for the iPad, CarPlay, and searching for tracks via Siri.

The app allows Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to stream soundtracks from popular Nintendo games.
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