iOS 27 is now official: these are the new features that will come to your iPhone

Along with the artificial intelligence (AI) news that the technology company has shared at its annual event for developers WWDC 26which has the long-awaited renewed version of its Siri AI assistant, smarter and more integrated, as well as more powerful capabilities with Apple Intelligence, those from Cupertino have also presented a first look at their renewed operating systems.

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Regarding the improvements in software designApple has opted for a continuous style of Liquid Glass, but with small changes that ensure an even more intuitive and accessible experience in all applications regardless of the platform.

Among other issues, a new slider has been included in Settings that allows you to customize the transparency of Liquid Glasseasily adjusting the appearance from completely transparent to completely tinted, depending on each person’s preference. In addition, the icons have been updated to offer sharper and more defined shapes.

These changes apply to all operating systems, however, in the case of macOS Golden Gate, additional new features have been added such as a more uniform toolbar at the top of the applications that gives easier access to the main actions, as well as edge-to-edge sidebars and colored icons in the sidebar.

Regarding performance optimizations, Apple has detailed that they have Improved all platforms to make everyday tasks “faster and smoother”with the ability to launch apps on iPhone and iPad up to 30% faster. It has also stated that photos load up to 70% faster and data transfers AirDrop have accelerated up to 80%.

They have also been improved connectivity options and, now, switching between data networks and WiFi is more fluid. Apple has also stressed that its devices will more efficiently manage tasks to deliver maximum performance, thanks to a new CPU scheduler tool.

Regarding improvements in applications and services, Apple has improved search in Spotlight, Photos and Mailwhich better understands content to make it more efficient and help users “find exactly what they are looking for.” Specifically in the Mail application, a new classification system has been introduced that shows more relevant results, within the Featured Results.

The application of Maps It has also been updated to show a more realistic experience with Flyoverwhich mixes aerial images of, for example, a city with AI to show them in greater detail.

The Health application, for its part, now offers monitoring of the perimenopause and the menopause inside the Cycle Control. Likewise, for the use of AirPods, a custom equalizer has also been introduced. In the case of WatchOS 27, Apple has commented that it will show five applications suggested by Siri AI in a new grid.