With the release of iOS 27, Apple has detailed how many HomeKit cameras can generate AI-based descriptions depending on which iCloud+ plan a user has. The higher tiers needed for the feature carry costs that many users find too steep.
Early reviews of iOS 27 describe the update as a smoother everyday experience, with the revamped Siri assistant offering noticeable practical help. Reviewers note that the assistant still responds slowly. Apple is not bringing the new Siri features to the European Union at launch.
Apple has released iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate 27, bringing a revamped Siri powered by AI alongside further refinements to its Liquid Glass interface design. The macOS release is notable for being the final version that keeps Rosetta support, meaning Intel-based apps will stop working on subsequent upgrades. Apple has not yet said when Rosetta will be fully retired.
Apple has released a major rebuild of Siri alongside iOS 27, following repeated delays to the project. Early impressions suggest the assistant is noticeably more capable in everyday use, prompting one reviewer to return to it after years of avoiding it.
Apple is rolling out its next-generation operating systems, iOS 27 and macOS 27, positioning them around AI capabilities. The company's Siri AI features will only be available in a limited form within the European Union, and iCloud subscription prices appear set to rise.
Fashion app Daydream has introduced features built on Apple Intelligence following the release of iOS 27. Users can turn photos of outfits saved in their camera roll into shoppable results, and search for products through Siri without opening the app. The update ties Daydream's visual search to Apple's on-device AI capabilities.
Apple is preparing a major overhaul of its Siri assistant, with the updated version set to ship alongside iOS 27. The changes are described as a full redesign of the assistant's capabilities on iPhone. Further details on specific features and timing have not been fully outlined.