Apple WWDC 2026: All iOS 27 updates including Siri revamp, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and system-wide improvements

The first day of the much-anticipated WWDC 2026 has brought a wave of new announcements, with Apple unveiling iOS 27 alongside sweeping updates across the user interface, Siri, and Apple Intelligence. Here are the key highlights. the new os update support has been extended till iPhone 11.

Siri gets a major revamp

Siri has been significantly upgraded with Apple Intelligence at its core, making it more capable, contextual, and conversational than ever before. A new dedicated Siri app now centralises conversations, allowing users to pick up where they left off across devices in the Apple ecosystem.

With new capabilities, Siri can take actions across apps such as Messages, Music, Reminders, and more based on what the user is doing in real time. It can also provide information on virtually any topic and maintain continuity across conversations.

A new camera-aware mode allows users to point their device at objects, ask questions, and take actions based on what they see. Siri can also generate drafts from scratch or provide feedback on written content—simply by describing what is needed in natural language.

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Apple Intelligence expands across apps

Apple Intelligence is now deeply integrated across system apps, aiming to enhance creativity, productivity, and everyday interactions.

Key features include advanced photo editing tools such as background cleanup, spatial reframing, object removal, and image expansion. The new Image Playground allows users to create and modify high-quality images in multiple styles.

Messages and Mail now offer smart suggestions and contextual actions based on conversations. Users can also retrieve relevant information during calls, such as confirmation codes from email when speaking to airlines or businesses.

Shortcuts and system automation have been enhanced, allowing users to describe tasks in natural language and have Apple Intelligence execute them across multiple apps automatically.

UI refinements and performance boosts

Apple has introduced subtle but important design improvements to the Liquid Glass interface, focusing on better readability, contrast, and consistency. App icons now appear sharper and more detailed, while a new slider allows users to adjust the Liquid Glass effect from ultra-clear to tinted.

Performance has also been significantly improved. App launches are up to 30% faster, Photos loads 70% quicker, and AirDrop transfers are up to 80% faster. Network switching between Wi-Fi and cellular has also been optimised for smoother connectivity.

Core system improvements include a better email search ranking system, an optimised CPU scheduler, and overall refinements aimed at improving everyday performance.

Accessibility and ecosystem improvements

Apple also announced several accessibility and ecosystem-wide upgrades: