Apple used the WWDC 2026 stage to show the world what will power its phones next year. After a previous version that focused almost exclusively on aesthetics, this time the Cupertino company decided it was time to look at... into the device to offer a much more solid and reliable experience than in previous years.
The atmosphere following the presentation is one of cautious optimism, especially since it has been confirmed that older devices will be able to be updated, although not everything is rosy. The widespread integration of artificial intelligence promises to change things. how we interact with the screenHowever, Spanish users and those from the rest of the continent will encounter some obstacles due to current privacy regulations.
Availability and models that can be updated
As usual, the roadmap is firmly marked on the company's calendar. Starting today, users who can't wait have access to the developer version, while the public beta will arrive in July for those who are more cautious. The stable version is expected... by mid-September coinciding, as tradition dictates, with the arrival in stores of the new iPhone 18 family of phones.
As for who will be able to enjoy these improvements, there's very good news for those who keep using their phones for years. Against all odds, Apple has decided not to leave anyone behind this year, maintaining support for the legendary iPhone 11 and the second-generation SEThis means that devices seven years old will continue to receive updates, which represents a significant boost to the longevity of their products.
A performance reminiscent of the best of times
Internally, this update has been compared to previous versions that focused solely on fixing bugs and improving speed. The official data is quite striking: we're going to find that the iPhone It literally flies when opening apps with a 30% speed improvement, while everyday tasks like using AirDrop will be up to 80% faster, something that is appreciated when we are in a hurry.
It's not just about brute force, but about intelligently distributing the processor's workload. A new resource manager has been implemented that prioritize the application we have open compared to processes that remain in the background. This not only helps everything run smoothly, but also promises to eradicate those annoying battery issues that tend to appear over time.
The search has also included some work in the body shop. The code has been rewritten so that Spotlight searches are instantaneousindexing photos, emails, and files much more efficiently. In fact, finding that lost document among thousands of folders can now be up to five times faster than in the previous version.
Siri AI: the brain that comes with a but
The main attraction is undoubtedly the complete overhaul of the virtual assistant. Thanks to a historic agreement with Google, the The new Siri is transformed with artificial intelligence in iOS 27 to become an assistant capable of understand what appears on the screen and act accordingly. It no longer just sets alarms; now it can read an email about a trip, search for the hotel on maps, and add the reservation to the calendar without us lifting a finger.
However, this is where the cold water hits us. Apple has confirmed that, due to the Digital Markets Act, this version of Siri AI He will not cross the pond to Europe Initially on the iPhone. It's a somewhat strange situation, since it will be available on Macs and virtual reality headsets, but iPhone users in Spain will have to wait until the regulatory issues with the European Union are resolved.
For those who can enjoy it, Siri even debuts a custom AI-powered app for iOS 27 and a specific mode within the camera. The idea is that we can ask about any physical object Whether we're looking at the nutritional value of an apple or how to split a restaurant bill simply by pointing at the receipt, it's a tool that promises to be the second pair of eyes we all sometimes need.
Photographic creativity and custom design
The Photos app is getting tools that seem straight out of a science fiction movie. With the spatial reframing feature, Apple is preparing a AI-powered photo editing revolution in iOS 27 all with change the perspective of a photo Once the shot is taken, the angle can be adjusted as if you had stepped to the side at the moment of capture. Object removal has also been improved to prevent unwanted traces when removing someone from an image.
On the other hand, Image Playground now allows you to generate images with a much more realistic style. You can create wallpapers or contact posters. simply describing what we want to seeThe iPhone will generate the image locally to protect our privacy. However, all these creations will carry an invisible watermark to indicate they were created by a machine.
In terms of aesthetics, the Liquid Glass language has become more flexible. Users who complained about the lack of legibility have been listened to, and a slider control has now been added for... adjust the opacity of the glass to the consumer's liking. In addition, the icons have gained depth and clarity, making the interface feel a bit more modern without breaking with what we already knew from last year.
More control for parents and improvements in daily life
The safety of young children has been another key focus of the presentation. Much more robust children's accounts have been introduced, allowing guardians to... manage usage time by category of apps instead of going one by one. This makes it easier, for example, for a child to use educational apps without limits but have their time on social media automatically restricted.
There are also small but very useful details for everyday use. Safari is now able to monitor websites for us and Notify us if a product becomes available again or if the price drops. Meanwhile, password management becomes automated, allowing you to log into a website and change a compromised password with just the click of a button, saving you the entire manual process, which is usually a real pain.
Even the accessories get their share of love, as AirPods gain a fully customized equalizer through a guide that adapts the sound to our ear. In short, this update represents a thorough system cleaning which prioritizes utility and raw power over visual fireworks, making it clear that the iPhone still has plenty of room to surprise us despite the legislative hurdles in our territory.
