Apple releases iOS 27 featuring smarter Siri and broad device compatibility
iOS 27 arrives today with upgraded Siri and support for iPhones from 2019 onwards.
Apple released iOS 27 today. iOS 27 focuses on stability and quality-of-life improvements.
The standout feature is a smarter Siri. Siri learns from your phone, apps and data to give more helpful replies.
Shortcuts are now easier to set up. iPhone 11 and newer models all get the update.
This means devices from 2019 onward are supported. Some older iPads dropped support, including the 2020 8th-generation iPad and 5th-generation iPad Mini.
Apple Intelligence features like advanced AI tools stay limited to iPhone 15 Pro and newer models.
- iPhone 11 (2019)
- Oldest supported iPhone
- 6-7 years
- Typical device support span
- iPhone 15 Pro and newer
- Premium AI limited to
- Significantly easier to set up
- Shortcuts improvement
Why it mattersBroad device support keeps older iPhones relevant longer. However, the best new AI features remain premium-only.
AustraliaAustralian iPhone owners from iPhone 11 up can update today; those with older models stay on iOS 26, and iPhone 15 Pro users get access to the full AI toolkit.
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