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Apple is introducing a natural language interface in its Shortcuts app, allowing users to create shortcuts by simply typing requests, making the powerful automation tool more approachable. The feature is still buggy in the first beta but represents a practical AI implementation.
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 maintain device compatibility for most older iPhones and iPads, include performance improvements via a new CPU scheduler, but many new features require newer hardware with Apple Intelligence.
A roundup of 44 smaller, overlooked features coming to Apple devices in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and watchOS 27, covering improvements to performance, customization, and notifications.
Apple's latest watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 updates drop support for several older Apple Watch and iPad models, including the Apple Watch Series 9 and original Ultra, as well as some iPad Air and iPad models. The updates introduce an improved Siri AI feature, contributing to the more aggressive culling of older devices.
At WWDC 2026, Apple announced a major overhaul of Screen Time parental controls, introducing recommended time allowances, 'Ask to browse' for web access, and enhanced messaging controls, based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Apple announced iPadOS 27 at WWDC 2026, featuring a new Siri AI system, faster app launches, improved multitasking, enhanced parental controls with Screen Time overhaul, and Safari tab organization. The update requires M4 chip and 12GB RAM for Siri AI.