Apple’s iPhone operating system iOS 27 is scheduled for release on September 15.
The devices eligible for the update are not the same as those that can use the new artificial intelligence features.
There is no guarantee that hidden elements found in the test version before the final release will remain in the final version.
3-Line Summary
1. iOS 27 is scheduled for release on September 15
2. iPhone 11 and later models are eligible
3. AI feature support must be checked by device
iPhone 11 Also Eligible for the Update; AI Features Are Separate
ITmedia reported that Apple plans to begin distributing iOS 27 on September 15. It also introduced iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 as being included in the distribution on the same day.
iOS 27 itself is reportedly available for all iPhone models from iPhone 11 onward and iPhone SE models from the 2nd generation onward. However, being able to install the operating system does not mean that all new features can be used.
According to the article, support for Apple Intelligence features and the new Siri AI is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as iPhone 16 and later models. On devices earlier than iPhone 14, changes to the new design and performance improvements will be the focus of the update.
Siri AI was described as a feature that understands the user’s personal context and recognizes tasks spanning multiple apps and the contents of the screen. However, as of September 15, it will be available first to users with English selected as their language, while Japanese support is scheduled for October, ITmedia reported. The timing of availability by language is an important distinction for users anticipating the feature, just as important as whether their device is supported by the update.
Changes Added to Photos, Safari, and Sound Settings
iPhone Mania introduced the addition of “Reframe,” which changes the composition of a subject in the Photos app, and “Expand,” which widens the background. It also mentioned a feature for saving a specific frame from a video as a photo at its original resolution, as well as support for full resolution in shared albums.
Safari will add a feature for grouping related tabs by topic, while the Shortcuts app will reportedly add a feature that creates an automation flow by describing the desired task in natural language. Features for adjusting the volumes of ringtones, notification and system sounds, and alarms and timers separately were also introduced.
Video playback in CarPlay is possible only while the vehicle is stationary, and actual support requires the vehicle manufacturer to support AirPlay video, it was explained. This is an example of a feature that cannot be used unless the vehicle and service also meet the support requirements, even if the operating system includes the feature.
DogCow Found in the Test Version May Differ in the Final Version
An ASCII article introduced by Yahoo! News described a hidden element in the iOS 27 RC version: when users scroll to the end of the Liquid Glass description in the “Appearance” menu of the Settings app, “Moof!” is entered in the search field and an image of DogCow appears. DogCow is a dog character that was included in older operating systems for the Mac.
The article advised that the RC version is a test version released before the official launch and that it is better not to install it on a device used for everyday purposes. It also stated that although the RC and final versions are generally similar, this hidden element could be removed or changed in the final version.
The first thing to check in this update is the device name. If the device is an iPhone 11 or later, users should determine whether it is eligible for operating system installation; if they expect Apple Intelligence, they should distinguish whether it is an iPhone 15 Pro series device or an iPhone 16 or later. Even with the same iOS 27, the extent of the changes actually visible will vary according to these conditions.
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