Ausente no lançamento na Europa por incompatibilidade regulatória, a nova Siri AI continua a confundir os utilizadores que fizeram o upgrade para o iOS 27, fora do território europeu.
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iOS 27 is Apple’s best update in years. It fixes nearly every issue we had with iOS 26: It’s faster, cleaner, and more responsive, and the new Siri AI is actually useful. But there’s one new feature that’s driving me crazy.
For as long as I can remember, two things have been constant on my iPhone: Swiping down from the middle of the screen brings up Spotlight search, and swiping down from the middle of the top edge of the phone reveals the Notification Center. I use both regularly, as I’m sure many iPhone users do.
I’ve developed such muscle memory that I don’t think about either gesture. When I want to read or clear a notification, my finger goes to the top of the screen just above the Dynamic Island and swipes down. When I want to search for an app, I swipe from the middle of the Home Screen. It’s simple, smart, and intuitive.
Except now it’s changed. In iOS 27, swiping down on the Home Screen still brings up Search, except instead of a simple Spotlight search field, it now shows a “Search or Ask” card as part of Siri AI. It’s just a bit slower than the previous Spotlight search, a bit cluttered, and overly animated.
I don’t love it, and I’ve taken to swiping left to use the App Library more to get to apps that aren’t on my main Home Screen. It’s annoying but not a big deal. Most people will get used to it pretty quickly.
Siri’s new home at the top of the screen is far more aggravating. Ever since Apple moved the Control Center to the top of the screen in iOS 11, my fingers have instinctively known to go to the middle of the screen to access the Notification Center. In iOS 27, that now brings up the Siri search bar. Dozens of times a week.
I’ve been using iOS 27 for a couple of months throughout the public beta process, and my fingers still haven’t adjusted. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve accidentally ended up in Siri’s search bar instead of my notifications. Apple even added a little line under the clock to show where to swipe, and I still miss it most of the time.
I don’t know why Apple changed it to begin with. Users already know that you can swipe down anywhere on the Home screen to search, so why does it need to live at the top of the screen too?
Wollte man bisher mit einem Klick auf das Plus-Symbol in der Wallet-App selbst eine Karte hinzufügen, gab es nur die Optionen „Debit- oder Kreditkarte“ und „ÖPNV-Karte“. Letztere gibt es in Europa nur für den Großraum Paris mit der Navigo-Karte. Das Deutschland-Ticket in die Wallet zu bekommen, war ungleich schwieriger. Das ändert sich mit iOS 27.
Für das manuelle Hinzufügen von Karten gibt es jetzt eine dritte Option: „Karte erstellen“. Und so geht’s:
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A startup de gestão de património foi criada por dois portugueses que trabalharam na Revolut e na N26 e já conseguiu financiamento de 3,2 milhões de euros. Hoje a plataforma da Quartz começa a admitir os primeiros utilizadores, ainda por convite.
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Falamos aqui ontem sobre um punhado de aplicativos que foram atualizados com suporte às novidades do iOS 27, incluindo (e especialmente) o suporte à Siri AI.
Fato é que alguns outros apps também receberam atualizações com essa mesma proposta — além, é claro, de incluir outras novidades. Vamos conferi-los a seguir.
Além de suporte ao iOS 27, o Tripsy — que apareceu na keynote da Apple, diga-se — foi atualizado com algumas outras novidades e melhorias que estão disponíveis como parte dos recursos do Tripsy Pro, entre elas:
Falando de melhorias, agora é possível encontrar todos os hotéis da sua viagem nas sugestões de localização e dispensar sugestões de partida de aeroportos de que não precisa mais. Ademais, foram aprimoradas as estatísticas de viagem, a estabilidade do mapa e os layouts de importação no Mac.
Por fim, também foi adicionado suporte ao widget extragrande no iPhone para uma melhor visualização do itinerário.
O player de podcasts Loop ganhou, na sua atualização mais recente, suporte à Siri e aos Atalhos, bem como ao recurso gestos de cabeça dos AirPods compatíveis para pular capítulos de episódios mesmo com o app em segundo plano.
Outras novidades incluem:
O app também recebeu diversas melhorias em áreas como reprodutor de podcasts, busca e episódios baixados, além de uma melhor performance com o app em segundo plano, consumindo muito menos processamento e bateria.
Mais do que o suporte à Siri AI, que possibilita registrar dados por voz com ajuda da assistente, o app de saúde FitWoody agora também permite encontrar informações facilmente com o Spotlight e conta com suporte ampliado ao Handoff. O app também ganhou uma versão nativa para o macOS.
Quanto às melhorias, agora o FitWoody abre diretamente na própria tela, bem como sua pontuação do sono responde a cada noite à medida que ela acontece, de modo que a tela inicial já está completa logo pela manhã.
O aplicativo de treino Steady chegou à versão 3.0, que tem como destaque o recurso Importação Mágica — de modo que uma foto da ficha da academia, um PDF ou uma mensagem vira um programa de treino editável. Esse recurso usa os novos modelos de IA da Apple em iPhones compatíveis com Apple Intelligence e iOS 27, sem exigir o Steady Pro.
Além disso, o app ganhou planejamento de programas mais inteligente, navegador de programas, recuperação do treino, entre outros recursos.
A atualização também traz drop sets e deixa o app do Apple Watch mais completo, com lista de exercícios, registro de esforço pela Digital Crown e resumo do treino, reduzindo a necessidade de pegar o iPhone enquanto ele permanece por perto.
Já o popular aplicativo de escrita Ulysses ganhou, graças às capacidades da Siri AI, reconhecimento de contexto na tela e um botão dedicado na barra de ferramentas do macOS que abre a nova interface da assistente para escrever, reescrever, revisar e realizar outras tarefas com texto.
Ainda com relação à barra de ferramentas do aplicativo, agora é possível que os usuários a personalizem totalmente com botões de navegação, blocos, espaços, sugestões e muito mais.
We just released a very nice update across all platforms. The new version is ready for OS 27, features support for Siri AI, and introduces a fully customizable toolbar on macOS.
— Ulysses Help (@ulyssesapp) September 15, 2026
The update is available now. You can find the release notes on our website.https://t.co/TO7PFbVjGt
A atualização também inclui novos ícones de grupo com pictogramas e aprimora o suporte à acessibilidade “ao editar condições de filtro e ícones de grupo”. Por fim, o app recebeu ajustes visuais para melhor alinhar ao visual do iOS 27 e do macOS Golden Gate 27.
Apple Reference Image offers a trustworthy, scalable guarantee that a reference image is what it claims to be: a real photograph, captured by a real sensor in an iPhone camera, at a specific time. It sets a new standard for verifiable digital photography.
A new section in the iOS 27 privacy policy shows that Apple has reversed its stance on using customers’ data to train its AI models. Previously, the company assured customers that it had no need for customer data, and would figure out how to make Siri AI work well without it.
Apple maintains that it “takes steps to ensure that personal data is not stored or used by Apple.” But as Heise points out, and Apple has said in the terms of service for a few years now, the audio material may be listened to by Apple employees after anonymization.
[…]
It also admits that data collected may be reviewed by “review personnel.” It is unclear if “review personnel” are Apple employees or a third-party company contracted to read conversation transcripts, as it has historically been.
Starting today, when a user enables Siri AI, they will see a setup screen asking whether they want to opt in to “improve Siri and Apple Intelligence,” with two options: “Share Audio and Text” or “Not Now.”
[…]
What’s important to note here is that nothing is changing about the type of data Apple collects if you opt in to this setting. What’s changing is that Apple will now use the data to train and refine its Foundation Models, as well as Siri and Dictation like before.
iOS 26 had a toggle you could select to disable all Apple Intelligence features.
That toggle was removed for iOS 27. Every AI feature has to be turned off individually.
Previously:
Juli Clover (iOS/iPadOS release notes, security, no enterprise, no developer):
According to Apple’s release notes, iOS 26.7 includes security fixes, but it does not have any other features.
Apple will eventually show iOS 27 as the main update for the iPhone, but that likely won’t happen for a few weeks. Users who want to stay on iOS 26 for the time being can do so by opting for iOS 26.7 instead of iOS 27 .
Mysk:
The iCloud Private Relay bug that leaks the IP isn’t mentioned, although it had been fixed.
Previously:
Nesta terça-feira, confira, aproveite e economize com a nossa seleção de promoções na App Store!
Planet of Lana é uma bela aventura, desenvolvida pelo Wishfully Studios e publicada nas plataformas móveis pela Playdigious, e nosso destaque do dia.
O jogo nos conquista primeiro pelos olhos: cada cenário parece uma pintura em movimento, com cores vibrantes, que transforma o planeta alienígena em algo ao mesmo tempo acolhedor e misterioso.
A jornada de Lana e seu companheiro Mui se destaca pela atmosfera contemplativa, criando uma experiência com um tom esperançoso. O design dos puzzles é intuitivo e nos incentiva a observar o ambiente e experimentar soluções criativas.
Confira um vídeo:
Um jogo cuja história passeia pelo equilíbrio, natureza e conexão. Uma oferta imperdível! 🥹
Abaixo outros jogos/apps que, juntos, somam quase R$130 em descontos:
Jogo de aventura.
Jogo de cartas.
Diversão matemática.
Calculadora.
Utilitário para códigos QR.
Fotos panorâmicas.
Aproveite as ofertas e até amanhã! Lembrando que elas são sempre por tempo limitado, então é bom correr. ✈️
A Meta está lançando um novo pacotão que combina suas assinaturas de aplicativos individuais com uso adicional de recursos de inteligência artificial. Chamado Meta One, esse pacote passou por testes no início deste ano, mas agora está disponível globalmente, com várias categorias para usuários individuais, criadores e empresas.
Há dois pacotes para usuários individuais: o Core, por R$32/mês (ou US$8/mês nos Estados Unidos), e o Premium, por R$97/mês (US$20/mês). Ambos incluem as assinaturas Instagram Plus, WhatsApp Plus e Facebook Plus, além de oferecerem um limite maior de geração de mídia com a Meta AI.
As assinaturas Meta One voltadas a criadores e empresas variam de R$60/mês (US$15/mês) a R$2.000/mês (US$500/mês). Elas também incluem as assinaturas individuais dos aplicativos da Meta, além de benefícios como um botão de seguir em destaque, selo de verificação, melhor posicionamento nos resultados de busca e monitoramento contra contas falsas que se passam por você.
Eis os planos:
A Meta afirma que a “experiência principal” em seus aplicativos e na Meta AI continuará gratuita, e os usuários ainda poderão adquirir as assinaturas para o Facebook, o Instagram e o WhatsApp separadamente, sem o pacote One.
A empresa também diz planejar aprimorar ainda mais as assinaturas com a inclusão de recursos de edição, óculos com IA e muito mais “ao longo do tempo”.
O iOS 27 estreia 27 melhorias que aceleram o iPhone e inauguram a nova Siri baseada em IA. A atualização chega aos modelos desde o iPhone 11 e marca a mudança mais profunda da Apple na forma como o sistema aprende com o utilizador.
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A Autoridade Central de Proteção ao Consumidor (CCPA, na sigla em inglês) da Índia está intensificando uma investigação contra a Apple envolvendo o lançamento do iOS 18, que teria causado problemas nas telas e nos microfones de iPhones — forçando, assim, consumidores do país a pagar quantias “exorbitantes” por reparos.
Segundo informações da Reuters, esse mais novo desdobramento é uma continuação de uma investigação iniciada ainda em 2024, quando o órgão regulador recebeu um grande número de reclamações relacionadas a essa atualização de software.
De acordo com alguns desses relatos, os problemas se manifestaram na forma de linhas verdes, rosas e brancas nas telas dos aparelhos — no caso do iPhone 15 (um dos modelos mais populares na época) podem custar cerca de ₹27.900 (algo em torno de R$1.500) para serem substituídas. Como updates do iOS não vêm com garantia, a Apple teria se recusado a arcar com os custos desses reparos.
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O CCPA entrou em contato com a Apple em 29 de julho deste ano para informá-la que havia elevado o caso a uma “investigação detalhada” sobre o tema, citando uma possível “violação dos direitos dos consumidores”. A Apple, por sua vez, respondeu ao argumentar que softwares virem sem garantia trata-se de um “padrão global da indústria”, além de ter insistido que o iOS 18 não possuía problemas sistêmicos.
Em sua carta, a Maçã também destacou que a investigação se baseia em “apenas” 75 reclamações e disse que usuários foram lembrados nos termos de uso do seu software que ele vem “sem garantia de qualquer tipo”, bem como precisariam arcar com os custos de reparo caso haja algum problema com o software. “Exigir que cada problema seja tratado como uma violação de garantia absoluta transformaria efetivamente qualquer fornecedor de software em uma seguradora contra todos os riscos tecnológicos”, concluiu.
Em contrapartida, o CCPA disse que “cobrar dos consumidores por problemas decorrentes da própria negligência da empresa viola o princípio do comércio justo”.
Aguardemos os próximos desdobramentos.
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Apple has released iOS 26.7 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.7 for iPad as security focused software updates for users who are not yet ready to jump onto iOS 27 or iPadOS 27. Over 100 security fixes are included in the iOS 26.7 update, but no new features or other changes are along for the ride. ... Read More
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Since the launch of the original iPhone in 2007, Apple has released dozens of versions of iOS, introducing new features, design changes, performance improvements, security updates and more. From the early days of iPhone OS through landmark releases such as iOS 7, iOS 14 and the current iOS 27, each version has changed the way we use the iPhone.
Whether you’re trying to identify the version running on your iPhone, check compatibility before upgrading, or find out which releases are still supported, this guide covers every version of iPhone OS and iOS in chronological order – from the original iPhone OS 1 to iOS 27.
Discover the major features introduced with each release, from the App Store and copy and paste to widgets, Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI introduced with iOS 27.
Below, you’ll find a complete list of iOS versions in order, along with release dates, key features, compatibility and support information.
The current version of the iPhone operating system is iOS 27. The next major update is likely to be iOS 27.1 in October. The biggest addition coming in iOS 27.1 is expected to be expanded language support for new Siri AI. For details of the latest iOS 27 release, new features, beta updates and compatibility, see our complete iOS 27 Guide.
Apple is also continuing to issue security updates for iOS 26: iOS 26.7 was released alongside iOS 27 on September 14, primarily providing security fixes for users who haven’t yet upgraded.
There are significant milestones scattered across the iOS timeline:
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iPhone OS (2007): iOS made its debut in 2007 with the first iPhone. However, when Steve Jobs held the little device aloft revealing it to the world for the first time, it wasn’t running iOS 1. Instead, it was reported by Apple to be powered by OS X, the software for the Mac. Over time it was called iPhone OS, until finally gaining its now legendary name in the fourth generation of the software when it was shortened to iOS in 2010.
iPhone OS 2 (2008): The second major release of the iPhone software was groundbreaking because it brought third party apps and introduced the App Store.
iPhone OS 3 (2009): This update was designed to make it easier to find things, while at the same time adding the ability to have up to 11 pages to the Home Screen. Messages could support MMS, Video recording became possible and it was possible to save voice notes with the Voice Memos app.
iOS 4 (2010): Apple changed the name to iOS and added the ability to put apps in folders for a better organised Home screen with iOS 4. The FaceTime, iBooks and Game Centre apps also arrived. The iPad also joined the scene, sharing the same operating system as the iPhone.
iOS 5 (2011): iOS 5 was introduced along with the iPhone 4S in 2011, which saw the debut of Siri as a built-in part of the operating system. The Notification Centre was introduced and iCloud arrived bringing syncronisation between devices. This was the first time iOS could be installed directly on the iPhone without requiring a computer.
iOS 6 (2012): This is where Apple Maps came onto the scene. Podcasts and Passbook (now Wallet) apps also arrived. iCloud Photo Stream made it easier to share photos with family and friends. iOS 6 was the last with a skeuomorphic design.
iOS 7 (2013): With iOS 7 iPhone users got a redesigned user interface, which looked a lot more modern with flatter icons. iOS 7 introduced AirDrop and CarPlay.
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iOS 8 (2014): One of the features of iOS 8 was Continuity, which linked the iPhone, iPad and Mac together, so you could “handoff” tasks from one device to another. Family Sharing also arrived making it easier to manage a child’s iPhone.
iOS 9 (2015): iOS 9 improved the Notes app, added Apple News, and featured a new Night Shift mode that removed some of the blue light that can disturb circadian rhythms and stop someone sleeping.
iOS 10 (2016): There were updates to Messages and changes to the Photos app in iOS 10. A new Home app brought HomeKit control. Maps got a redesign. Universal Clipboard meant that users could copy something on a Mac and paste it on an iPhone, for example.
iOS 11 (2017): Things changed significantly in iOS 11 in 2017 as it brought the first touch and gesture interface, allowing the first iPhone without a Home button – the iPhone X. There was a new Files app making it easier to access content synced or saved in iCloud and the Control Centre got a redesign.
iOS 12 (2018): Screen Time, Memoji, Group FaceTime and Siri Shortcuts were new in iOS 12.
iOS 13 (2019): Another major shift came with iOS 13 in 2019, as Apple’s mobile operating system for the iPad split with the iPhone, with iPadOS powering new iPads. Updates to iOS included Dark Mode, new privacy features and the ability to Sign in with Apple and hide your email address. The Photos and Apple Maps apps got a redesign and a swipe-to-type keyboard was added.
iOS 14 (2020): One of the most notable additions was Back Tap, a feature that effectively turned the back of the iPhone into an extra button. Starting with iOS 14.2, music recognition was built directly into the operating system via a Shazam button.
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iOS 15 (2021): Focus Mode arrived in iOS 15 to help users manage the onslaught of notifications, Live Text and Visual Look up made it possible to interact with text within photos (Live Text) and use the camera to identify objects like plants and animals. The Safari browser received a major interface update as did Maps and the Weather app. Read: iOS 15 vs iOS 14.
iOS 16 (2022): One of the most visible changes in iOS 16 was the complete overhaul of the Lock screen, which allowed users to add widgets for the first time to view data at a glance without unlocking their devices. Apple added Rapid Security Responses so that it could deliver important security patches outside of an iOS update. Read: iOS 16 vs iOS 15.
iOS 17 (2023): NameDrop in iOS 17 made it possible to share information by bringing two iPhones together. Stolen Device Protection added a layer of security by requiring biometric authentication (Face ID or Touch ID) before an Apple ID password could be changed. Live Voicemail meant that iPhone users could get a live transaction of a message. Read: iOS 17 vs iOS 16.
iOS 18 (2024): The iOS 18 update laid the groundwork for Apple’s subsequent AI initiatives. There was also a complete redesign of the Photos app, a dedicated Passwords app, Control Center Customization and Live Activities (so you could see when your dinner delivery is arriving). Read: iOS 18 vs iOS 17.
iOS 26 (2025): Rather than progress to iOS 19, Apple aligned the numbering of all its operating systems according to the year with iOS 26. It wasn’t just a name change though, there was a significant visual and functional overhaul with a Liquid Glass design language. Big changes also came to the Phone app with Call Screening and Hold Assist. Live Translations make it easy to communicate with foreign friends and colleagues. The Camera app had a simplifying redesign and a Games app replaced Game Centre. Here’s how how iOS 26 and iOS 18 compare.
iOS 27 (2026): iOS 27 launch in September 2026, including a massive overhaul of Siri, better Apple Intelligence integration, improved photo and camera tools, and parental control enhancements. Here’s how iOS 26 and iOS 27 compare.
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Here’s a breakdown of all the versions of iOS that have been released, when they were released, when they were last updated, and the latest iOS version.
| OS version | Release date | Latest version | Latest update date |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone OS 1 | June 29, 2007 | iOS 1.1.5 | July 15, 2008 |
| iPhone OS 2 | July 11, 2008 | iOS 2.2.1 | January 27, 2009 |
| iPhone OS 3 | June 17, 2009 | iOS 3.2.2 | August 11, 2010 |
| iOS 4 | June 22, 2010 | iOS 4.3.5 | July 25, 2011 |
| iOS 5 | October 12, 2011 | iOS 5.1.1 | May 7, 2012 |
| iOS 6 | September 19, 2012 | iOS 6.1.6 | February 21, 2014 |
| iOS 7 | September 18, 2013 | iOS 7.1.2 | June 30, 2014 |
| iOS 8 | September 17, 2014 | iOS 8.4.1 | August 13, 2015 |
| iOS 9 | September 16, 2015 | iOS 9.3.6 | July 22, 2019 |
| iOS 10 | September 13, 2016 | iOS 10.3.4 | July 22, 2019 |
| iOS 11 | September 19, 2017 | iOS 11.4.1 | July 9, 2018 |
| iOS 12 | September 17, 2018 | iOS 12.5.8 | January 26, 2026 |
| iOS 13 | September 19, 2019 | iOS 13.7 | September 1, 2020 |
| iOS 14 | September 17, 2020 | iOS 14.8.1 | October 26, 2021 |
| iOS 15 | September 24, 2021 | iOS 15.8.8 | May 11, 2026 |
| iOS 16 | September 12, 2022 | iOS 16.7.16 | May 11, 2026 |
| iOS 17 | September 18, 2023 | iOS 17.7.11 | May 11, 2026 |
| iOS 18 | September 16, 2024 | 18.7.10 | August 17, 2026 |
| iOS 26 | September 15, 2025 | iOS 26.7 | September 14, 2026 |
| iOS 27 | September 14, 2026 | iOS 27 | September 14, 2026 |
As of September 2026, iOS 27 is Apple’s current iPhone operating system and the version receiving new features and functionality. It can run on the iPhone 11 and newer, as well as the iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later.
Every iPhone that supports iOS 26 also supports iOS 27, but Apple is continuing to maintain iOS 26 with security updates, at least for now. On September 14, Apple released iOS 26.7 alongside iOS 27, allowing users who haven’t yet upgraded to iOS 27 to continue receiving important security fixes.
Apple also periodically releases security updates for considerably older versions of iOS on devices that can no longer upgrade to a newer release.
Even after Apple stops developing new features for older versions of iOS, it continues to issue security updates for some time. As explained in How long does Apple support iPhones?, Apple often provides security patches for devices that can’t run the latest version of iOS.
For example, in August 2026, Apple released an iOS 18 security update that addressed several vulnerabilities. This update was only available for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR (models that cannot upgrade to iOS 26) as Apple generally expects supported devices to move to the latest operating system for ongoing security updates. However, this demonstrates that older devices, such as the iPhone XR and XS series, continue to receive security support even though they are unable to run iOS 26.
Support extends even further back. Also in May 2026, Apple issued security updates for iOS 15 and iOS 16 (Apple doesn’t maintain support for iOS 17 as all compatible handsets can run iOS 18). Updates iOS 15.8.8 and iOS 16.7.16 patched critical vulnerabilities in older devices, including:
Many of those iPhones are included in Apple’s list of Obsolete and Vintage iPhones. iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are all Obsolete, while the iPhone X and iPhone 7 are considered Vintage. Notably, the oldest: 2015’s iPhone 6s continues to receive security updates, marking over ten years of support.
Apple may cease support for iOS 15 and iOS 16 now that iOS 27 has launched, but we have not had confirmation of this beyond the absence of a security update in conjunction with iOS 27 and iOS 26.
Earlier, in January 2026, Apple also released updates for iOS 12 to extend support for certificates required by services such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation, ensuring these features continue to work beyond January 2027. This means that even the aged iPhone 5s received some support in 2026.
Luckily, many iPhones are able to run supported versions of iOS. We run through which iPhone supports which version of iOS in a separate article: iOS compatibility: Find out the latest version your iPhone can run. You may also find this at a glance chart useful:
The version of iOS each iPhone can run.
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So, there it is. A potted history of iOS. Want to know about all the versions of macOS? Read: Mac OS X and macOS: Every version released so far. You can also find out what the latest version of macOS is.
Just as I was heading into the final stretch of review season, TestFlight was updated to reverse an update I wrote about in July. That update added search, which was one of my longstanding wishes for TestFlight. However, for some users, the update also changed the sorting of betas from reverse chronological order to alphabetical, including active betas alongside expired ones. As someone who reviews a lot of apps, that made TestFlight barely usable.
With the latest update, I’m happy to report that the sorting order has been restored to reverse chronological order. The most recently updated betas appear at the top of the list, and when you want to find something older, search is a great option. Returning to reverse chronological order may seem like a small thing, but it’s made a world of difference in keeping up with the apps I test.
Search was near the top of my list of TestFlight wishes for years, and its addition made a meaningful difference to the app’s usability. But I’ve had a lot of TestFlight wishes over the years that are scattered across multiple articles, so I thought I’d share what else I’d like Apple to tackle with TestFlight:
The bottom line is that while TestFlight is once again usable, it could be much better. I recognize that TestFlight isn’t an app used by most people, but like Apple’s own OS beta testing program, TestFlight betas are an important part of developers’ workflow. They provide QA feedback and a promotional channel that the friction encountered by TestFlight users undermines.
I’m glad TestFlight continues to get meaningful updates. I just hope it gets more attention going forward.
India’s consumer regulator has intensified its investigation into Apple’s software warranty practices after complaints that the iOS 18 update damaged iPhone screens and other functions, leaving users to pay steep repair bills, according to Reuters’ Aditya Kalra.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) told Apple in late July that it had “escalated” the matter for a detailed inquiry by its investigation wing. The case follows a large volume of complaints that the late-2024 iOS 18 rollout caused display problems — including green, pink or white lines on screens — and microphone failures. Because Apple’s software licence agreements state that iOS is provided “without warranty of any kind,” customers say they were forced to pay for repairs themselves.The estimated cost to replace a damaged iPhone 15 screen is about 27,900 rupees ($291), more than a third of the device’s retail price in some cases. The regulator has accused Apple of violating the rights of “consumers as a class” and of charging customers for problems that allegedly stemmed from the company’s own software update.
Apple has pushed back. In an August letter and a public statement, the company said it found no systemic issues or safety concerns with iOS 18 in India, that the software underwent stringent testing, and that the CCPA case rests on a relatively small number of complaints. Apple also noted that only about 11% of iPhones in India were still running iOS 18 by June 2026. It argued that a “no warranty” clause for software is standard across the electronics industry and that users are informed of the terms before installation. Treating every software problem as a breach of an absolute warranty, Apple said, would turn software makers into insurers against all technological risk.
The dispute comes as Apple rapidly expands manufacturing and market share in India, where iPhone sales rose to a 9% share last year from 4% in 2022, according to Counterpoint Research. It also adds to existing regulatory pressure on the company in the country, including antitrust scrutiny.
If the CCPA ultimately finds violations, Apple could face fines and, more consequentially, orders to issue refunds or alter its warranty and disclosure practices. New Delhi-based consumer-law specialist Kirti Mahapatra said investigators can demand documents and hold hearings. The authority can require clearer information for customers and, in theory, changes to contractual terms—though she described the latter as unprecedented.
Apple said it would work with authorities to provide clarity on customer response to the software. The CCPA did not immediately comment.The outcome could set a notable precedent for how software updates and warranty disclaimers are treated under Indian consumer law.
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Even if you’re not getting a new iPhone 18 Pro this week, you can still make your old phone feel new again. iOS 27 is here, and the update brings a slew of new features, including the long-awaited Siri chatbot, along with a slew of AI tools across the system and first-party apps. Those averse to artificial intelligence will still appreciate the other unrelated features, design changes, and performance improvements across the board. Hesitant about updating your iPhone? Below are the top additions you’re missing out on.
Siri AI is the signature feature of iOS 27, baking advanced smarts into the operating system. You get a dedicated app to initiate and store conversations with the chatbot, with support for extensions like ChatGPT. Unlike third-party AI chatbots, however, Siri AI’s responses aren’t limited to world knowledge and web results only.
Thanks to Apple’s deep implementation, Siri AI can access data stored on your iPhone and respond accordingly. So, it can dig through and reference old emails, iMessages, photos, calendar events, notes, and much more. It can also analyze what’s currently visible on your screen and take action inside apps. It’s truly an all-encompassing AI assistant that other providers can’t natively replicate on iOS.
Other Siri AI perks include assistance with composing text; the chatbot can proofread, rewrite, adjust the tone, and even write from scratch in any text box if you prompt it to do so. Apps like Apple Mail and Messages also offer smart replies that adapt to your typing style and the ongoing conversation.
It’s worth noting that you’ll need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, and accessing Siri AI may require getting past a potentially lengthy waitlist in the Settings app. But it’ll be worth it.
Siri AI is a dramatc improvement over the version we know now.
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iOS 27’s AI introductions extend beyond the revamped Siri. The built-in Photos app now offers a trio of AI-powered editing tools—two of which are completely new. The existing Clean Up feature now offers an advanced mode that consumes more time and energy, allowing you to conceal more complex objects. Meanwhile, the Extend perk is essentially the opposite of cropping, letting you generate relevant content outside the original photo’s frame. You also get the Reframe option, which tweaks the angle of the shot using AI.
I’ve stress tested all three of them, and they generally work reliably. Like most AI features, however, they may hallucinate and generate unpredictable results from time to time. Do note that using any of these tools will add an AI label to the photo’s metadata—regardless of how subtle your edits are—and platforms like Instagram will add an AI disclaimer accordingly. Like Siri AI, you’ll need at least an iPhone 15 Pro to take advantage of these new Photo features.
iOS 27 includes several new photo editing tools that use AI to augment your images.
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Safari on iOS 27 similarly adds three new core AI functionalities for the iPhone 15 Pro and later. Notify Me is a simple web crawler that scans selected sites for described changes based on a frequency of your choosing. If you’re anticipating a certain update, for example, you can stop manually refreshing the relevant webpage and Safari will alert you whenever it detects it.
Secondly, Safari can now automatically categorize different tabs based on their topics. You can then save generated tab groups to revisit them later. Otherwise, you can create Safari web extensions on iOS 27 by prompting the AI—sparing you from hunting for niche tools on the App Store.
Similar to Safari extensions, iOS 27 lets you generate automations and workflows in the Shortcuts app using text prompts. For long, the app had required users to go through a sophisticated building process, barring tech newbies from creating complex shortcuts. Now, anyone can describe the needed tools using natural language, and the AI will pick the correct actions and sequence.
Shortcuts in iOS 27 is more powerful and much easier to use.
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iOS 27’s AI features (again for iPhone 15 Pro and later) can also be encountered in more subtle parts of the system. For example, the Calendar app can now extract event details from a casual text description. Meanwhile, the Phone app will surface useful personal data when relevant calls are made, like reservations and ticket numbers. In Image Playground, you can now generate more realistic images, an upgrade from its predecessor’s ghastly cartoons.
Finally something for all phones: iOS 27 addresses a common Liquid Glass complaint introduced with last year’s design overhaul. With the latest OS version, you can finally kill the translucency of Liquid Glass and opt for a more opaque look across the system and apps universally. All you have to do is tweak the dedicated slider found under Settings > Appearance > Liquid Glass.
Liquid Glass can be as clear or opaque as you want in iOS 27.
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Other welcome iOS 27 additions include custom pass creation in Wallet, a quick paste keyboard shortcut when copying items, the ability to save high-resolution video frames, redesigned workout summaries, independent alarm volumes, more landscape apps, extra-large widgets, and more. The update also speeds up app launching and AirDrop, extends battery life, fixes leftover bugs, and patches hundreds of security vulnerabilities.
To install it on an iPhone 11 or newer model, go to Settings > General > Software Update > and hit the Install Now button. Agree to the Terms of Service after reading them thoroughly, and keep your iPhone connected to a power source until the installation concludes.
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