iOS 27 Release Candidate: Apple's Final Update for Developers

Apple released the Release Candidate version of iOS 27 to developers, confirming the final update will arrive for iPhones on September 14. The company also published official release notes detailing the new features. The update focuses heavily on the new Siri AI assistant, but also includes performance improvements, with apps opening up to 30% faster, photo loading up to 70% faster, and AirDrop transfers up to 80% faster. However, Siri AI will not be initially available in the European Union. Additional features include enhanced photo editing tools, Safari page monitoring, smarter Home app controls, adjustable Liquid Glass visuals, improved Wi-Fi and mobile data switching, expanded parental controls, and new health tracking for perimenopause and menopause.