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Apple to Release iOS 27 Tomorrow With New Privacy Controls

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 2:57 PM UTC · How we work

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Apple Launches iOS 27

Apple will release iOS 27 tomorrow at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern).
iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 series and newer devices.
Siri AI and Apple Intelligence operate only on iPhone 15 Pro and later.
T-Mobile will charge $5 monthly for iPhone Handoff in the United States.
CarPlay video via AirPlay plays only when the vehicle is parked and supports new browsing apps.

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Apple Adds Custom Sharing

Find My app adds custom location-sharing periods such as four days and six hours.
Users can set an exact date and time for sharing to automatically expire.
A pause function hides location until day’s end without notifying the recipient.
The new controls expand privacy options beyond iOS 26’s three preset sharing lengths.

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Apple Launches iOS 27

Apple will release iOS 27 tomorrow at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern).
iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 series and newer devices.
Siri AI and Apple Intelligence operate only on iPhone 15 Pro and later.
T-Mobile will charge $5 monthly for iPhone Handoff in the United States.
CarPlay video via AirPlay plays only when the vehicle is parked and supports new browsing apps.

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