Have you downloaded iOS 27? These are the best new features

Nbcwashington · Sep 24, 2026 · 918 words · By Kelvin Chan; The Associated Press

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What to know about Have you downloaded iOS 27? These are the best new features

Apple's latest mobile operating system update, iOS 27, rolled out last week, headlined by a more advanced version of its Siri assistant.

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What happened

Apple's latest mobile operating system update, iOS 27, rolled out last week, headlined by a more advanced version of its Siri assistant.

Why it matters

But it also comes with a slew of other useful but less well known features for iPhone users.

Common ground

The software upgrade, which is available for devices dating back to the iPhone 11 from 2019, includes a number of refinements and improvements to make things run faster, such as apps loading more quickly.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The revamped screen time controls allow parents to schedule when their kids can use various apps based on their category, such as entertainment, games or social media.”

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While the specific claim index 8 search returned no results, the evidence for claim 5 and 6 (specifically the Apple OS page and Wikipedia) explicitly mentions 'Time Allowance and Screen Time Schedule options' to allow 'media categories' such as entertainment, games, and social media.

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Claim 2: “The new tools allow you to reframe a photo's perspective, clean up any distracting things by removing them, or extend the background beyond the photo's borders.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 3: “Siri AI's rollout in the European Union will be delayed because of a clash over the bloc's digital rules.”

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Multiple sources explicitly state that Siri AI is delayed in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Intelligence is a collection of artificial intelligence features developed by Apple. Relying on a combination of on-device and server processing, it was announced on June 10, 2024, at the 2024 W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Intelligence

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — iOS 27 is the twentieth major release of iOS, Apple's mobile operating system for the iPhone. Succeeding iOS 26, it was announced on June 8, 2026, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), along…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_27

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Siri AI ( SEER-ee) is a virtual assistant and chatbot developed by Apple which will be included in devices that support Apple Intelligence and running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27, and vis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siri_AI

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Claim 4: “Apple has added new child safety features and revamped its screen time controls.”

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Apple's own site and multiple news reports confirm the addition of new child safety features and revamped Screen Time controls.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apple’s updated Screen Time and child safety controls.Apple says some features may vary by region, language and device, and Family Sharing devices need to be running the latest operating systems to us…
https://www.ed.events/post/apple-releases-new-child-safety-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — There are new features powered by Apple Intelligence, but they’re only available on newer devices, starting from iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.Apple has added new child safety …
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/26/business/ios-27-scree…

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web search NEUTRAL — New, intuitive child safety features help make it easier for parents to protect kids on iPhone.iPhone 18 Pro, Silver, screen shows Time Allowance and Screen Time Schedule options in Settings to allow …
https://www.apple.com/os/ios/

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Claim 5: “Apple's latest mobile operating system update, iOS 27, rolled out last week”

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Multiple independent sources (MacRumors, a news article on iOS 27.1, and Wikipedia) confirm the release of iOS 27 on September 14, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley, and known for consumer electronics, software and online services. Founded in 1976 …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Apple Watch is a line of smartwatches developed and marketed by Apple. It has fitness tracking, health-oriented capabilities, and wireless telecommunication, integrating with watchOS and other App…
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Claim 6: “There are new features powered by Apple Intelligence, but they're only available on newer devices, starting from iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.”

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There is conflicting evidence. One source mentions iPhone 16, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, but other authoritative sources (Apple Support, Tom's Guide) state that the most powerful models are limited to iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are smartphones that were developed and marketed by Apple. They are the seventeenth-generation flagship iPhones, succeeding the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_15_Pro

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Claim 7: “Apple's Safari browser can now monitor webpages and let you know if anything changes.”

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Claim 8: “The software upgrade, which is available for devices dating back to the iPhone 11 from 2019”

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Apple Support and independent news sources confirm that iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 lineup and newer.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew 11:27 is the 27th verse in the eleventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_11:27

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew 27:11 is the eleventh verse of the twenty-seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. This verse brings the narrative back to Pilate's Court, and the final trial of Jesus.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — November 27 is the 331st day of the year (332nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 34 days remain until the end of the year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_27

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Claim 9: “A new Siri AI app is only available in beta at first, which means users need to join the waitlist through the settings menu.”

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OS X Daily, Apple Support, and Craig Federighi (via web search) all confirm that Siri AI is in beta and requires joining a waitlist via Settings.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Siri ( SEER-ee) is an intelligent assistant and chatbot purchased, developed, and popularized by Apple, which is included in the iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, Apple TV, audioOS, and visionOS operating…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siri

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Claim 10: “Ask to Browse is on by default for children under 13.”

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The provided evidence for this claim discusses Wi-Fi networks and browser usage shares, but does not mention whether 'Ask to Browse' is enabled by default for children under 13.

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web search NEUTRAL — However, by default, if you’re not in range of a known Wi-Fi network, but still have the feature enabled, iOS will push notifications to your home or app screens when available networks are within ran…
https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/4-major-iphone-annoyances-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — By default, older browser versions are only shown if they have >= 0.5% usage share. You can increase or decrease this value from the Settings panel. Each feature support table includes a "Usage relati…
https://caniuse.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — This Tab Search feature is available in Chrome 88 and later versions only. Also by default the Tab Search feature is deactivated and disabled. Interested users need to manually activate and enable it …
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Claim 11: “A new feature, Ask to Browse, requires kids to ask permission from parents before they can access new websites in Safari.”

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Apple and MacRumors forums confirm the 'Ask to Browse' feature for parental permission in Safari.

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web search NEUTRAL — iOS 27 introduces a redesigned Screen Time interface and new child-safety controls. Parents can set time allowances across app categories such as entertainment, games, and social media.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_27

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web search NEUTRAL — With the new Ask to Browse,6 kids must request permission to access new websites. Parents can take a closer look at the request in Messages before approving.7.
https://www.apple.com/os/ios/

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web search NEUTRAL — Screen Time comes with parental controls — like Ask to Browse — so when your child wants to visit a new website in Safari and other supported browser apps on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac, they have to a…
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ask-to-browse-where-is-…

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Claim 12: “Apple also has tightened restrictions in its Communications Safety feature... Now it also blocks “gore or violence.””

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the Communications Safety feature blocking gore or violence.

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Claim 13: “The company says Notify Me can check a webpage for any updates such as “price changes and item availability.””

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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