– Siri overhaul to become an always-on AI agent capable of analyzing on-screen content, personal data, and web information.
– Major enhancements to the iPhone camera experience driven by generative AI.
– Potential feature exclusivity to newer devices (iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and foldable iPhone Ultra with the A20 Pro chip), with some features possibly rolling out to older iPhones later.
Ahead of the June 8 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), a very unusual leak (coming from a very reputable source) seems to have revealed Apple’s plans for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iOS 27, suggesting a notable reshaping of Siri and the iPhone camera with a stronger push into generative AI. The piece hints at a total revamp of the voice assistant and major enhancements to native imaging workflows, signaling a broader shift in how users will interact with devices.
Leaked details and cautions
According to Bloomberg, the leaked info and iOS 27 renders are based on detailed description by people who’ve seen the software in action, so they are likely to be close to what Apple actually ships with the iPhone 18 Pro when the final version iOS 27 is out. The notes also warn that some features might not appear exactly as shown, since Apple could adjust elements between the beta shown at WWDC and the September final release, a familiar pattern for Apple’s software cycles.
Potential exclusivity and hardware ties
It’s worth noting that it’s not 100% clear which new features will make it to all iPhones supporting iOS 27 and which ones will remain exclusive to the new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the foldable iPhone Ultra, thanks to the new A20 Pro chip. Apple is known for making certain new software features exclusive to the newest iPhones, so we’ll have to wait and see what lands for older models and what stays behind in the launch lineup.