iOS 27 Brings 4 New Features Beyond Siri That You Should Know

Apple will unveil iOS 27 on June 8 at WWDC 2026, and while Siri upgrades will take the spotlight, several other changes are shaping this update. 

Here’s what else to expect based on current leaks and reports.

Liquid Glass Opacity Slider

Apple plans to refine the Liquid Glass design instead of replacing it, and this time, users will get more control over how it looks across the system.

Reports suggest a system-wide slider will let you adjust the intensity or opacity of the Liquid Glass effect, which currently only exists for specific elements like the Lock Screen clock.

Apple also continues to tweak the interface across apps and menus, and while details remain limited, this follows the company’s usual approach of refining major design changes over time.

New satellite features in development

Apple is expanding satellite connectivity beyond emergency use, and iOS 27 lays the groundwork for it.

Several features are under development:

• Apple Maps support via satellite
• Sending photos through Messages over satellite
• A satellite API for third-party apps
• Possible 5G satellite connectivity
• Improved connections even without a clear sky view

Some of these features depend on future hardware and network upgrades, but others may work with current iPhones.

This push shows Apple wants satellite features to become a regular part of the iPhone experience.

Calendar Redesign and Other System Apps

Apple plans a redesigned Calendar app, and this update has been in the works for a while.

The company originally planned to ship it earlier, but it now targets iOS 27 alongside macOS 27.

You should also expect changes across other system apps:

• Safari improvements
• Photos updates
• Possible keyboard enhancements with smarter suggestions

These updates aim to improve daily usability rather than introduce entirely new apps.

Multitasking features for iPhone Fold

iOS 27 is preparing for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, even if the full experience arrives later this year.

Reports indicate the update will introduce:

• iPad-style layouts
• Side-by-side apps
• Better use of larger foldable displays

This marks a shift in how iOS handles multitasking, especially on larger screens.

Apple will likely reveal early hints at WWDC, with full features arriving alongside the foldable iPhone launch in September.

Wrap-Up

iOS 27 focuses on refinement, stability, and gradual upgrades instead of a full redesign. Reports compare this approach to past updates that focused on performance and usability improvements.

You get more control over the interface, better system apps, expanded satellite capabilities, and early groundwork for new hardware like foldable iPhones.

Apple will release the final version in September after the usual beta cycle, and more features will likely surface closer to launch.