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Apple has released iOS 27 for iPhone models back to the iPhone 11, and users are advised to create a local, computer-based archive before installing it. This is because iCloud backups only retain the most recent version, so restoring to a prior iOS release becomes impossible once a device has been backed up under iOS 27.
Apple's iOS 27 update introduces a new 'Siri' mode in the Camera app that uses AI to identify and act on what the camera sees, such as translating text or adding event details to a calendar. The update also lets users customize which controls appear in each camera mode, while iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max owners get exclusive tools including manual aperture, shutter speed, white balance, a histogram viewer, and upgraded Photographic Styles with texture and grain adjustments.
Users updating to iOS 27 report faster battery drain and warmer devices, but this is a temporary side effect of background processes like re-indexing data, downloading assets, and updating apps. Apple notes this is expected after major updates, and the effect is larger this time due to a full re-indexing needed for Siri AI features, which can take several days.
Analyst Mark Gurman reports Apple's roadmap through early 2027 includes three new iPhones—the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and budget iPhone 18e—all built around an A20 chip, with the Air 2 gaining a second ultra-wide camera. The plans also cover refreshed iPads, including an OLED iPad Air and a budget model for students, new Apple Pencils, updated MacBook Air laptops, and a MacBook Neo successor.
MagSafe, Apple's magnetic accessory system, has become a signature iPhone feature since 2020, while only a few Android devices like Google's Pixel with Pixelsnap or the HMD Skyline ship with built-in magnets. Android users without native support can still use MagSafe accessories by adding a phone case with embedded magnets or attaching a magnetic ring, provided their device supports wireless charging.
Analyst Jeff Pu reports that most iPhone 18 Pro models are shipping immediately, with the Pro Max facing delays of at most three to four weeks depending on color and storage configuration. He interprets this as a sign of softer demand compared to prior iPhone launches, based on pre-order availability data.
Apple released iOS 27 with Siri AI upgrades on Sept. 14, and some users are noticing faster battery drain afterward. Apple has confirmed this is expected behavior, explaining that devices need time post-update to index files, download assets, and update apps in the background.
Apple TV added 9 wins at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, following 20 wins at last week's Creative Arts ceremony, for a company-record 29 Emmys overall. Widow's Bay led the haul with 14 awards in its debut season, including Outstanding Comedy Series, topping The Studio's 13 wins from last year. Other winners included Rhea Seehorn and Vince Gilligan for Pluribus and Saul Metzstein for Slow Horses.
The September 14, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily covers recent changes to Apple's retail operations along with details on iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders. The podcast, hosted by Chance, summarizes these top Apple stories for listeners across platforms like Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Google Play.
John Ternus, who took over as Apple CEO two weeks ago, appeared at the Emmy Awards and was seen showing off Apple's unreleased foldable iPhone Duo to press and attendees. The device, pulled from his tuxedo jacket pocket, is set to launch next month starting at $1999.
Apple confirmed that its foldable iPhone Duo won't support the Apple Pencil at launch with iOS 27.1, with compatibility instead arriving via a software update expected around November. Only the Apple Pencil USB-C model will work with the device, meaning owners of the Apple Pencil 2 or Pencil Pro will need to buy a new $79 stylus. Unlike iPads, the iPhone Duo lacks magnets for wireless charging, so the Pencil must be paired and charged via a USB-C cable.
Analyst Mark Gurman says Apple's newly unveiled iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, could spawn variants like a Duo Max, Duo mini, or Duo SE in coming years. He argues Apple deliberately picked a short name to leave room for such suffixes, mirroring its Air and Pro naming conventions.