Apple has rolled out iOS 26.5, potentially the last major update before iOS 27's preview at WWDC. This crucial release brings end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for iPhone-Android communication, a feature currently in beta and dependent on carrier support.

Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the daily iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.

OS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 support plenty of older devices, but many headline features require Apple’s newest hardware.

Apple unveiled its next major iOS update, but not every device will be able to get it.

Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and the first developer beta should be available just minutes after the keynote ends. As was the case with iOS 26, it is likely that anyone with an Apple Developer account will be able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free,

WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later version starting November 30, 2026. Here's which iPhone models are affected and why users need to install the latest software update.

OS 27 introduces a new device recovery mode. This is a Mac-like recovery feature where the iPhone is able to boot into an alternative UI that doesn’t involve loading the entirety of the main operating system.

Update: Apple has officially announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, and more. Read the full list of announcements for iOS 27 and WWDC.

The next major iOS software will be available on devices as old as the iPhone 11, and it will land on your device this fall.