78 OS releases, 177 features in database
iOS iOS 27Beta
39 Features
| AI & Intelligence | ||
| Advanced Dictation | Needs 12 GB unified memory: iPhone Air/17 Pro/Pro Max | New in iOS 27 |
| Message & Mail Smart Suggestions | Context-aware quick actions (events, photo search) | New in iOS 27 |
| Natural-Language Calendar Events | Add/edit events by describing them | New in iOS 27 |
| Siri AI | Requires Apple Intelligence (A17 Pro/M1 or later, 8GB RAM); beta, English first, later in 2026 | New in iOS 27 |
| Siri Voice Personalization | iPhone Air/17 Pro/Pro Max (12 GB unified memory); American voices first | New in iOS 27 |
| Siri Writing Assistance | Drafts & feedback in any text field | New in iOS 27 |
| Accessibility | ||
| Auto-Generated Captions | Synced captions with translation | New in iOS 27 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Adaptive Power | Requires Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro and later) | Added in iOS 26 |
| CarPlay | ||
| CarPlay Audio Scrubbing | New in iOS 27 | |
| CarPlay MiniPlayer | New in iOS 27 | |
| CarPlay Route Sharing | New in iOS 27 | |
| CarPlay Video Playback | New in iOS 27 | |
| Siri AI in CarPlay | Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later | New in iOS 27 |
| Communication | ||
| Dual Capture in FaceTime | Front and back cameras at once | New in iOS 27 |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| GymKit on iPhone | Connect to gym equipment via iPhone & AirPods Pro 3 | New in iOS 27 |
| Menopause Tracking | Perimenopause/menopause in Cycle Tracking | New in iOS 27 |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Enhanced Flyover | More detailed aerial imagery | New in iOS 27 |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Notes Markdown & Section Links | Copy/paste as Markdown, plus section links and divider lines | New in iOS 27 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Identity Documents in Photos | Auto-grouped collection of ID documents | New in iOS 27 |
| Photo Extend | Expand a shot beyond its original frame | New in iOS 27 |
| Photo Keywords | New in iOS 27 | |
| Siri Mode in Camera | Visual search & actions from the viewfinder | New in iOS 27 |
| Spatial Reframing | Reframe a photo's composition after capture | New in iOS 27 |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Ask to Browse | Kids request approval for new sites | New in iOS 27 |
| Communication Safety (Video) | Intervenes before gore/violence in shared media | New in iOS 27 |
| Password Security Alerts | Weak/compromised alerts + auto-update | New in iOS 27 |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Safari Automatic Tab Groups | Auto-organize tabs by topic | New in iOS 27 |
| Safari Notify Me | Alerts for price drops / restocks | New in iOS 27 |
| System & Continuity | ||
| AirPods Custom EQ | Adjust low/mid/high frequencies | New in iOS 27 |
| Apple TV Updates in the Home App | New in iOS 27 | |
| Call Context | Coming in English; surfaces info during business calls | New in iOS 27 |
| Describe a Shortcut | Build a shortcut from a natural-language description | New in iOS 27 |
| iCloud Shared Albums (Cross-Platform) | Android/Windows access, full-resolution | New in iOS 27 |
| Screen Time Schedules | Control app availability by time & day | New in iOS 27 |
| Shortcuts Power-Ups | "Else if" logic, store data between runs, screenshot & notification automations | New in iOS 27 |
| Siri App | New in iOS 27 | |
| Smarter Home | AI notification grouping, HomeKit video descriptions, 4K | New in iOS 27 |
| Time Allowances | Category screen-time limits (Entertainment, Games, Social) | New in iOS 27 |
| UI & Design | ||
| Adjustable Liquid Glass | New in iOS 27 | |
Related Take Control Books
 | Take Control of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 | Your guide to what is new in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, including the Siri AI upgrade, Apple Intelligence additions, child safety improvements, and new and expanded Accessibility features. |
 | Take Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence | How to use the new Siri AI and both existing and new Apple Intelligence features on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, including the new Siri app, Apple Intelligence in more apps, and Private Cloud Compute. |
 | Take Control of Siri | Get the most from Siri across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod—including Apple Intelligence features and ChatGPT integration. |
 | Take Control of FaceTime and Messages | Master FaceTime, Messages, and Phone across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS—from screen sharing and group calls to live translation and call screening. |
34 Supported Devices
Devices that can run iOS 27. Final compatibility for this beta isn't confirmed—these are expected based on current support.
| Device | Released | iOS |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone DuoBeta | Oct 2026 | 27 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 18 Pro MaxBeta | Sep 2026 | 27 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 18 ProBeta | Sep 2026 | 27 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 17e | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 17 | Sep 2025 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone Air | Sep 2025 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Sep 2025 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sep 2025 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 16e | Feb 2025 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 16 Plus | Sep 2024 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Sep 2024 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Sep 2024 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 16 | Sep 2024 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 15 | Sep 2023 | 17 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 15 Plus | Sep 2023 | 17 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Sep 2023 | 17 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sep 2023 | 17 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 14 Plus | Oct 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | Sep 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 14 Pro | Sep 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 14 | Sep 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | Mar 2022 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 13 | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 13 mini | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 12 mini | Nov 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | Nov 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 12 | Oct 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 12 Pro | Oct 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | Apr 2020 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 11 | Sep 2019 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 11 Pro | Sep 2019 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | Sep 2019 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run iOS 27—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone (standard) | iPhone XR | Oct 2018 | iOS 18 |
| iPhone Plus | iPhone 8 Plus | Sep 2017 | iOS 16 |
| iPhone SE/e-series | iPhone SE (1st generation) | Mar 2016 | iOS 15 |