We’re just two days away from iOS 27 being announced WWDC, and rumors are waiting a clear picture of what to expect.
The update will reportedly bring a focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, with some big new Apple Intelligence features sprinkled in. Here’s everything we know so far about new iOS 27 features, the update’s release date, and more.
When will Apple announce and release iOS 27?
Apple will announce iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on June 8. The update will be announced during the opening keynote at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, and subsequently released in beta testing for developers.
An iOS 27 public beta will then be released in July, allowing iPhone users to try new features and give feedback to Apple.
If all goes according to plan, iOS 27 will then be released to the general public in September. Here are the release dates for major iOS updates over the last five years:
iOS 26 : Monday, September 15, 2025
: Monday, September 15, 2025 iOS 18 : Monday, September 16, 2024
: Monday, September 16, 2024 iOS 17 : Monday, September 18, 2023
: Monday, September 18, 2023 iOS 16: Monday, September 12, 2022
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