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Apple Finally Added These iOS 27 Features. Android Users Wonder What Took So Long

iOS 27 and Siri AI will push the iPhone further into the agentic era, but Android users are already there.

By Florence Ion
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Managing My Son's iPhone Is a Nightmare. iOS 27 Is Finally Fixing My Biggest Complaints

While Siri dominated the WWDC 2026 headlines, Apple's smart reinvention of parental controls is the update's true triumph.

By Gabriel Zamora
IOS 27 Perfect Parental Update

Forget Siri AI: This Overlooked iOS 27 Update Is the Best Smart Home Feature in Years

Searching for specific event footage across your HomeKit-enabled security cameras is about to get a lot easier.

By Andrew Gebhart
HomeKit-compatible security cam footage

I Watched WWDC With My 15-Year-Old. These Are the iOS 27 Features That Impressed Him Most

It wasn't the flashiest WWDC, but a few Apple announcements caught my teen's attention, including one particularly practical Apple Intelligence perk that might be worth an iPhone upgrade.

By Tyler Hayes
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iOS 27 Gives Parents More Control. I Predict More Agonizing Screen-Time Negotiations

Apple's new Child Safety features address a number of longtime frustrations, but they won't prevent the most annoying part of parenting in the age of devices.

By Florence Ion
A photo of a person holding up an iPhone showcasing Apple's new Child Safety features

The iPhone's New AI Photo Tool Wants to Rewrite Your Memories

Announced at WWDC, the iPhone's Spatial Reframing feature can shift perspectives, move people, and even change where someone is looking—but at what cost to authenticity?

By Jim Fisher
Apple's Alok Deshpande demonstrates the Spatial Reframing feature at WWDC

Apple's Siri AI Will Automatically Fix Your Weak Passwords. Can You Trust It?

The Passwords app will change weak or compromised passwords for your online accounts. We've had mixed results when asking AI to generate passwords, though. Can Apple do better?

By Jibin Joseph
Apple Passwords app's Security page

WatchOS 27: Everything We Know About the Apple Watch From WWDC 2026

Apple didn't dedicate much airtime to its smartwatch software at WWDC, but between AI upgrades, health features, and UI changes, there's still a lot of potential for a big step forward.

By Andrew Gebhart
The dynamic app grid on watchOS 27

Seeing Apple’s New macOS 27 Golden Gate Just Makes Me Appreciate Windows 11

Apple is working overtime to add AI throughout macOS, while Microsoft is committing to improve Windows 11 for everyday use.

By Chris Hoffman
Apple and Microsoft graphics for macOS and Windows

iOS 27 All But Confirmed an iPhone Fold Is Coming

While Apple kept the spotlight on Siri AI and Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2026, several iOS 27 additions appear to be laying the groundwork for future hardware.

By Kimberly Gedeon
A render of a possible foldable iPhone on a purple background

Siri Is Getting a Long-Awaited AI Overhaul, But Not if You Live in These 2 Regions

Apple says the EU refuses to 'engage constructively on solutions that preserve privacy and security,' so its launch there (and in China) will be delayed.

By Michael Kan
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With iOS 27, Apple CarPlay Will Support Video Apps Natively

With iOS 26, you could only AirPlay videos from your iPhone to supported infotainment systems. iOS 27 promises an upgrade, but you'll still have to park your vehicle to play clips.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple CarPlay in iOS 27

This iOS 27 Feature Makes the Audiophile in Me Very Happy

After more than a decade of me yelling about this missing AirPod feature in review after review, Apple says it will finally add a custom EQ for AirPods later this year with iOS 27.

By Eric Zeman
Apple WWDC 2026

EU: Apple Refused to Follow Rules Meant to Keep Siri AI in Check

A European Commission spokesperson suggests Apple wanted Siri AI to become the go-to assistant on iPhones, blocking potential competitors. 'Not an option,' he says.

By Michael Kan
Apple EU

iOS 27 Will Let You Set Individual Volume Levels for Alerts, Alarms, Ringtones

Currently, iOS has one volume slider under Ringtone and Alerts. With iOS 27, there are three.

By Jibin Joseph
iPhone's Alarm app

Oops. Apple Watch Series 9 Will Support watchOS 27 After All

Apple apparently left the Series 9 off a watchOS 27 compatability list. That said, the OS drops support for five older Apple Watches that currently work with watchOS 26.

By Michael Kan
Series 9

Apple WWDC 2026: Our Readers Share Their Boldest Software Predictions

In round 1 of PCMag's Big Guessing Game, you let us know what you think is in store when it comes to Apple software. Today, we'll find out how right (or wrong) you were.

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How to Watch Apple's WWDC 2026 Keynote: Siri's Biggest Test Yet May Finally Be Here

Apple's biggest software event of the year is upon us. PCMag will be in Cupertino covering every announcement, from Siri's long-awaited AI evolution to a sweeping redesign rumored for iOS 27.

By Kimberly Gedeon
Craig Federighi at WWDC

Apple WWDC 2026: Our Readers Share Their Boldest Software Predictions

In round 1 of PCMag's Big Guessing Game, you let us know what you think is in store when it comes to Apple software. Today, we'll find out how right (or wrong) you were.

apple guessing game

My WWDC Wish List: Just Give Us These 7 Practical Upgrades Already

From actually useful AI features to an improved Apple TV interface, here's what I want Tim Cook to announce at his final WWDC as CEO.

By Tyler Hayes
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