Apple iOS 27 launch adds Siri AI upgrades and new photo‑editing tools

Apple’s iOS 27 developer preview, tested on devices including the iPhone 17 Pro Max, 16 Pro Max and an iPhone 11, introduces a range of visual and AI features. The most visible change is the “Liquid Glass” UI, which lets users adjust translucency and glass‑like effects for a more readable interface. New photo‑AI tools – Clear, Extend, and Reframe – enable precise object removal, background expansion and perspective adjustment, rivaling competing AI editors.

Siri receives a substantial AI overhaul. The updated “Siri AI” can understand contextual queries, retrieve specific personal photos, and offer personalized editing suggestions while keeping data processing on‑device for privacy. Exclusive functions such as “Siri Camera” provide real‑time text translation and data extraction from images, showcasing practical productivity uses.

Early testing reports occasional stability issues on older hardware, including crashes, increased battery draw and occasional AirDrop glitches. Reviewers note that Siri AI’s photo‑editing performance now matches or exceeds Google’s Gemini AI in accuracy, though Gemini remains faster for some tasks. Overall, iOS 27 positions Apple as a stronger competitor in the mobile AI space.