Omni Group released OmniFocus 4.9, adding compatibility across macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27, alongside new Siri AI features. Users can now ask Siri to set due dates, flags, notes, and repeat schedules, and use Apple Intelligence tools like Visual Intelligence to convert handwritten notes or whiteboard photos into tasks. The company also refreshed OmniOutliner with visual updates matching Apple's new Liquid Glass design language.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-15
The Ulysses writing app has been updated to align with iOS 27 and macOS 27, adding Siri AI integration for writing, rewriting and proofreading text, along with a fully customizable toolbar. The release also introduces project templates with pre-built groups and sheets, new group icons, and accessibility improvements, though Siri AI features are excluded for users in the EU.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-15
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.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-15
Apple has officially launched iOS 27 alongside an iOS 26.7 update for users who haven't upgraded, both shipping the same day with over 120 security patches. iOS 27 introduces new photo editing tools, adjustable Liquid Glass visuals, simpler location sharing, weak-password replacement, revamped Screen Time controls, and an AI-driven version of Siri that can converse and complete tasks like ChatGPT or Gemini.
zdnet.com
· 2026-09-15
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.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-15
Gentler Stories released updates to both its fitness apps, Gentler Streak 5.13 and The Outsiders 1.8, integrating new App Intents capabilities introduced in iOS 27. The updates let users query the new Siri AI directly for health and fitness data without opening the apps, and add support for Siri's onscreen awareness feature to give context on workout summaries and health charts.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-14
A leaker known as pdfu shared iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate framework code showing Siri AI can hand off tasks to Anthropic's Claude or OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models, with Siri acting as an intermediary for system-level access. One demo even shows GPT-5.6 fully replacing Siri as the on-device agent, searching emails and sending iMessages while logging activity in OpenAI's interface.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-14
Apple has released iOS 27 with an overhauled AI-powered Siri as one of its headline features, but access isn't immediate. Users must meet certain requirements, including a compatible iPhone and English language settings, then join a waitlist through the Siri menu in Settings before the feature activates.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-14
Apple has rolled out its 2026 annual software updates—iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27 and tvOS 27—headlined by a rebuilt Siri powered by large language models. The new assistant can explain on-screen content, search past emails and messages for context, and work directly with apps that add support, alongside new tools for generating Shortcuts, Safari extensions and photo edits from prompts. Apple also added a slider to control the transparency of its Liquid Glass interface and made design refinements across macOS in response to user complaints.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-14
Apple released iOS 27 on Monday, giving users an opt-in beta of its overhauled Siri AI assistant just before the new iPhone 18 lineup arrives in stores. Access requires enabling the feature in settings, and some users may be placed on a waitlist before it activates. CEO John Ternus, in his first product event since replacing Tim Cook, touted the iPhone as central to Apple's AI ecosystem.
cnbc.com
· 2026-09-14
With today's iOS 27 rollout of Siri AI, Apple has replaced its old 'Improve Siri and Dictation' opt-in with a new setting called 'Improve Siri and Apple Intelligence.' Choosing 'Share Audio and Text' now lets Apple use voice and text interactions from Siri, Dictation and Translate to train its Foundation Models, not just refine Siri as before. Even users who previously consented will be prompted again during setup to confirm their choice under this expanded scope.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-14
Apple has released new AirPods firmware, build 9A348, timed with the iOS 27 rollout on iPhone. The update covers AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods 4, with AirPods 5 gaining support once they ship later this week.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-14
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