Apple Unveils Major Siri AI Overhaul and iOS 27 at WWDC 2026

Jun 8, 2026

Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 during the week of June 8, 2026, featuring a comprehensive AI-powered Siri overhaul with Apple Intelligence integration. The first developer beta released June 8, 2026, with public beta likely in July 2026 and general release likely in September 2026. iOS 27 is compatible with iPhone 12 and later models, dropping support for iPhone 11 series and earlier devices.

iOS 27 device compatibility

▪iOS 27 is compatible with iPhone SE 3rd generation or later models.
▪iOS 27 is compatible with iPhone models from iPhone 12 and later, including iPhone 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, and 12 series.
▪iOS 27 will not be supported on iPhone X, XR, XS, XS Max, 2nd-generation SE, or earlier models.

iOS version numbering change

▪Apple renamed its software versions to use the upcoming calendar year, similar to car model naming conventions.
▪Apple unified its operating system versions across all its platforms as part of the rebranding to year-based numbering.
▪Apple skipped from iOS 18 to iOS 26 in 2025 and continued with iOS 27 in 2026.

Beta release timeline

▪iOS 27 is only available in developer beta as of June 8, 2026, with a public beta set to come out in the next month or two.
▪Apple held WWDC 2026 during the week of June 8, 2026.
▪The iOS 27 public beta will likely launch in July 2026.
▪The first developer beta of iOS 27 was released on June 8, 2026 during WWDC 2026.
▪The general release of iOS 27 will likely be in September 2026.

Beta versus stable release differences

▪The iOS 27 general release will have ironed out most bugs and problems using user feedback gathered during the beta phase.
▪iOS 27 developer and public betas will be more prone to bugs, glitches, and instability than the general release.
▪Apple launches its new operating systems in three phases: developer beta, public beta, and official general release.
▪In the 2023 iOS 17 beta, Apple moved the in-call End button from its center position to the right, then moved it back to the center before public release after beta testers expressed frustration.

Older iPhone trade-in options

▪iPhones' resale and trade-in values depend heavily on their condition and storage capacity.
▪Features like an intact screen and a working camera greatly influence iPhone resale or trade-in values.
▪Apple, Best Buy, and Amazon accept iPhone trade-ins.