There's less than a month left until Apple officially unveils it iOS 27, the next major software update for the iPhoneThe presentation will take place, barring any surprises, during the WWDC 2026 inaugural keynoteThe conference, scheduled for June 8, appears to be focused almost entirely on software and artificial intelligence.
These days, leaks are accumulating from Bloomberg, specialized media and sources close to the development of iOS 27The picture they paint is of a version that combines two ideas: on the one hand, a strong emphasis on stability and performance; on the other, the biggest leap forward in artificial intelligence and in Siri herself that we have seen in more than a decade, accompanied by relevant changes in apps such as Camera, Safari, Weather or the Liquid Glass design.
Performance and stability: the iOS of “putting the house in order”
For months there has been talk that iOS 27 will follow a strategy similar to that of Snow Leopard on the Mac: fewer flashy features on the surface and more deep work on the system's foundationsThe priority would be to clean up code, reduce so-called "technical debt," and improve how energy is managed on compatible iPhones.
The underlying idea is for the user to notice a system More agile, with fewer errors and more controlled battery consumptioneven in models released several years ago. The bet on AI It will not come at the expense of performance, but rather accompanied by optimizations in the way iOS manages processes and resources.
This approach is especially relevant in Europe and Spain, where the mobile phone replacement cycle tends to be longer than in other markets. An iPhone that performs better with each update, without excessively penalizing the "old" models that are still very present in the market, is almost as important as the new visible features.
Siri reinvents itself: from limited assistant to intelligent agent
The main protagonist of iOS 27 will be Siri, rebuilt virtually from scratchAfter years of criticism for falling behind assistants and chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude, Apple is preparing a new phase: Siri will cease to be a simple voice assistant and become an agent capable of understanding context, seeing what's on the screen, and chaining actions across different apps.
In practice, this means you'll be able to order things like: “Send a message to my mother when the timer goes off so she can take the pizza out of the oven.”And the system will know how to wait until the end of the countdown, locate the right person, and send the message without any further intervention from you. The philosophy shifts from responding to individual requests to resolving complete tasks that integrate multiple applications.
Part of this leap comes thanks to an agreement with Google that allows Apple to use distilled versions of the Gemini model in their own data centers and in the iPhone itselfOn that basis, Apple Intelligence models are built, designed to work in a hybrid way: part of the calculation on the device, part in the cloud under a reinforced privacy system.
In Spain and the rest of Europe, where the GDPR sets very clear limits, Apple is supporting these features with a revamped version of its infrastructure. Private Cloud Compute: the personal data necessary to execute the orders is processed on a case-by-case basis and is not stored, so that not even the company itself can review it later.
New interface for Siri: Dynamic Island, chatbot mode, and its own app
The Siri redesign isn't just internal. iOS 27 introduces visual and usability changes. a much more consistent interface with the chatbot era, clearly inspired by current AI applications, but integrated into the system.
To begin, when you invoke Siri—either with the keyword or by holding down the side button—the response will now be displayed in the Dynamic Island, with a pill-shaped animation at the top of the screenFrom there you can swipe down to open a transparent card and enter a chat-like conversation mode, where you'll see a continuous thread of messages and small cards with information such as the weather, your upcoming appointments, or relevant notes.
iOS 27 also incorporates a new gesture: if you swipe down from the top center of the screen, a bar will appear called “Search or ask” integrated into Dynamic Island itself. In that bar, you can type or dictate queries and choose whether you want Siri or a third-party model like ChatGPT or Gemini to respond, providing richer results than the classic Spotlight search.
Another notable new feature is that Siri will finally have its own standalone application within iOSIn that app, your previous conversations will be displayed as cards, and you'll be able to resume a chat, search your history, or start a new one with the "+" button. From that same interface, you can also upload images and documents for the assistant to analyze—for example, a PDF or a photo of a document—using a text field labeled "Ask Siri."
Behind this entire redesign is the idea that Siri should cease to be an ephemeral presence that appears and disappears at the bottom of the screen and become a much more permanent task and conversation control center, which you can return to whenever you want, just like you do with a messaging app.
Extensions: iPhone opens up to third-party AI models
One of Apple's most striking moves with iOS 27 is the opening of the system to artificial intelligences developed by other companiesThis new framework, known internally as Extensions, will allow models like Google's Gemini or Anthropic's Claude to be natively integrated into Siri, Writing Tools, and applications like Image Playground.
According to leaks, it works relatively simply: you install a compatible app on your iPhone, activate it as AI extension from Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri And from that point on, you can select which model you want to handle specific tasks. For example, you could tell Siri to use Claude to write long texts and Gemini to answer general knowledge questions.
The key is that this choice is not limited to an isolated case, but rather It is applied structurally to the operating systemThus, when you use writing tools, generate images, or make a query from the new "Search or ask" field, iOS will know which model to take control based on your preferences.
Apple, however, draws a red line: when an AI extension responds on your behalf, The responsibility for the content lies with the provider of that model and not with Apple itself.It's a way to open up the ecosystem without giving up some control over what goes into the App Store or taking responsibility for responses generated by third parties.
To ensure the user always knows who is responding, iOS 27 will use different voices depending on the model being usedSiri will sound one way when using Apple's native AI models, and a different way when delegating the response to Gemini, Claude, or another provider. This way, you won't have to look at the screen to know which "brain" is handling the request.
The new Siri “sees” the screen and understands the context
Beyond the choice of models, Apple's big bet is to equip Siri with context and screen awarenessThanks to the improvements in Apple Intelligence 2.0, the assistant will be able to interpret what you're seeing on your iPhone and act accordingly without you having to explain everything step by step.
Practical examples: you will be able to say “Summarize this text in three points and send it to my boss“While reading a report in your browser, or “organize this conversation into a to-do list” while in a notes app or Mail. Siri will analyze the content, extract relevant information, and complete the necessary actions in the background, opening the required apps.
This leap implies that the assistant will have access to personal data and private contentFrom emails to documents, the feature's design prioritizes data security, but it's specifically engineered to prevent information leaks. For the most demanding tasks, Apple will utilize servers with M5 family chips under the Private Cloud Compute 2.0 infrastructure, where data is processed briefly and discarded after fulfilling its purpose.
Apple's ambition with this change is to transform the iPhone into something more than a device that responds to isolated commands: It aims to transform it into an intermediary capable of coordinating apps, documents, and services according to your natural language requests.In everyday use, the difference will be noticeable in fewer screen touches and more tasks completed from start to finish with a single instruction.
In addition, the company is working on a companion app—internally codenamed “Campo”—that would integrate interaction history, file management, and advanced workflows with Siri. While its official name may differ at launch, the idea behind it is to... a centralized space where the assistant behaves like a full chatbot It appears repeatedly in several leaks.
Liquid Glass adjusts: more control over transparencies and design
With iOS 26 Apple introduced the design language Liquid Glass, a style based on transparencies, blurs, and glazing effects which significantly changed the system's appearance. However, many native apps still retained flatter designs, and the visual transition was not fully completed.
iOS 27 serves to move in that direction and, at the same time, give the user more control over the intensity of these effectsAmong the planned new features is a slider control — known as Liquid Slider — that will allow you to adjust the degree of transparency in icons, buttons and other interface elements.
Until now, only a few partial adjustments existed, such as the ability to choose between translucent or tinted backgrounds in certain areas of the system, or to modify the opacity of the clock on the lock screen. With the new slider, The idea is to extend that level of customization to the entire system.so that you can choose a more "crystalline" style or a more matte and legible one depending on your preferences or the light conditions.
This change will be of particular interest to those who, for reasons of accessibility or simple convenience, They prefer an interface with less of a glass effect and more contrast.The company also plans to remove in Xcode 27 the options that allowed developers to avoid Liquid Glass in their applications, making the new design language a mandatory standard for the entire ecosystem.
Along with these adjustments, the following are expected Minor adjustments to shadows, transparencies, and legibility which also affect macOS 27, where some users had criticized the style introduced the previous year for making it difficult to read under certain conditions.
The Camera app becomes much more customizable
One of the areas where iOS 27 will bring the most profound changes is in the Camera appwhich will become practically “modular”. Until now, the app integrated into the iPhone offered good results, but without the level of manual control that many advanced users demanded.
With the new version, Apple will allow Choose which controls you want to have visible and where to place them at the top of the interfaceYou can include shortcuts to options such as flash, exposure, timer, resolution, depth of field, or photographic styles, among others.
These controls are organized in the form of widgets that can be added from a transparent “Add widgets” tray that slides in from the bottomThey will be grouped into three main categories —basic, manual and settings— and each capture mode (photo, video, etc.) will have its own set of widgets, adapted to the type of shot you are going to take.
In this way, anyone who simply wants to point and shoot can continue using the default configuration, very similar to the current onewhile those who need more control will have the option of designing an almost tailor-made interface without resorting to third-party applications.
Apple has also moved some key elements, such as the switch that allows you to see all available controls, which will now move to position yourself to the right of the fire button instead of the upper right corner, making it easier to access with your thumb. In addition, they incorporate New grid and level modes within the app to improve the composition of the photos.
Siri Mode in Camera and new visual intelligence features
The integration of artificial intelligence into the Camera app won't stop at image processing. iOS 27 will add a new “Siri mode” within the application itself, along with photo and video options, designed to take advantage of Apple's visual intelligence capabilities.
By activating this mode, simply point the camera at an object, text, or scene and ask Siri for something, and the system will respond. Identify what you see, offer relevant information, or translate texts on the flyFrom recognizing plants and products to reading signs in another language, everything will be integrated into the same interface without having to open separate apps.
The idea is for the iPhone to evolve from a camera that only captures images to a tool that “understands” visual content and allows you to act on it instantlywhether it's to save notes, search for information on the web, or share data with another app.
This approach fits with Apple's strategy of reinforcing the iPhone as primary device for creating and consuming visual contentThis is especially relevant in a market like Spain, where mobile photography and short videos have a huge impact on social networks and messaging platforms.
With all this, iOS 27 places the Camera app closer to the tools that until now only offered a high level of customization through specialized applications, without sacrificing simplicity for those who just want to open and shoot.
Safari, Weather, and other system apps also change
Beyond Siri and the Camera, iOS 27 will bring a series of Design tweaks and new features in several native apps that we use daily. They aren't changes as spectacular as those of AI, but they can make a difference in everyday use.
In Safari, Apple's web browser, the home page will be redesigned to include Four tabs at the top: favorites, bookmarks, reading list, and historyThis new layout will make it easier to jump from one section to another without having to navigate through less visible menus.
The Tiempo app, meanwhile, will receive a New "Conditions" panel in the main view of each cityFrom there, you can quickly switch between different types of information, such as temperature, probability of rain, wind, or other data, without having to change screens.
There will also be new features in Image Playground, the app geared towards Generate images using AIThe interface will be simplified with a grid of previous creations featuring more rounded edges and a "+" button as the entry point for new images. Additionally, a "describe a change" option will be added to edit an existing image without having to start from scratch.
In parallel, Apple is adjusting the tab bars at the bottom in apps like Music, Podcasts, TV, Health, or NewsThe search button will no longer be isolated on the right and will be integrated again with the rest of the tabs, following the same approach as in the App Store with iOS 26.4.
Finally, the on-screen keyboard will debut a new AI keyboard and a new animation where the keys "rise" from the bottom of the panel when you activate it, and the home screen will add undo and redo controls to rearrange icons and widgets more easily, something very useful if you frequently change the layout of your screens.
A complete ecosystem: iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS and more
iOS 27 won't arrive alone. WWDC 2026 will also be used to present... macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and new versions of tvOS and visionOS, all of them with varying degrees of integration of artificial intelligence and the new design approach.
In the case of the Mac, the new version will be the first that It is no longer compatible with Intel processorsFrom now on, it will only be available for installation on computers with Apple Silicon chips, completing a transition that began in 2020. Improvements in performance and stability are expected, along with changes to transparencies and shadows to enhance readability.
iPadOS 27, meanwhile, will delve deeper into the windowing and multitasking experience Introduced the previous year, this feature further enhances the iPad's user experience, making it feel more like a computer while maintaining its unique characteristics. The same Siri and Apple Intelligence features found on the iPhone will be available on the iPad, with a particular focus on productivity and content creation.
In watchOS 27, the leaks are more discreet, although there is talk at least of a new watch face and minor interface tweakstvOS and visionOS will follow a similar path: updates focused on polishing the experience, without major headlines compared to what iOS 27 represents.
All of this fits with the idea that the keynote on June 8th will be an event focused almost entirely on softwareNo major hardware updates are expected—the AirPods Max 2 and the latest professional displays are already on the market, and models like the Mac mini or the Mac Studio don't seem ready for an immediate replacement—so all the focus will be on operating systems and, in particular, on Apple's new phase with AI.
Furthermore, it will be a special date for another reason: it is taken for granted that this will be the last WWDC keynote with Tim Cook at the helm as CEObefore handing the reins to John Ternus in September. Although the conference presentations are pre-recorded, the atmosphere at Apple Park will be marked by this change of leadership, something that will likely be reflected in a nod or message to the current CEO.
With all the leaks that have surfaced, iOS 27 is shaping up to be a This update aims to balance three fronts: polishing performance, completing the aesthetic shift initiated with Liquid Glass, and above all, putting Siri and artificial intelligence at the center of the iPhone experience.If the plans come to fruition, users in Spain and Europe will find themselves this fall with a more stable, more customizable system that is much better equipped to understand what they want to do, whether with Apple's model, Gemini, Claude, or whichever one they prefer to integrate through Extensions.
