[DigitalToday intern reporter Kyung-min Hong] Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 at its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference, presenting a major update focused on integrating artificial intelligence features and stabilising performance.

According to IT outlet 9to5Mac on Jan. 23 local time, Apple aims to offer iPhone users a more intuitive and efficient experience while sharply increasing the use of AI across the Apple ecosystem through this update. It is interpreted as a strategic approach to improve the overall quality and efficiency of iOS beyond simply adding features.

iOS 27 deeply integrates new AI features across the operating system, fixes existing bugs and focuses on performance improvements. Based on its experience applying Apple Intelligence to some apps in iOS 18, Apple has rebuilt Siri with a chatbot-style interface in this update through cooperation with Google. Users will be able to use AI functions such as answering questions, analysing files and generating images, and Siri is expected to move beyond a simple voice command tool to become iOS' core AI hub.

In particular, the Siri chatbot will be integrated into a range of apps including Mail, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple TV and Xcode. Users can use Siri to describe what is in photos and carry out edits such as cropping and changing colours, and also draft emails and manage schedules. It also includes a function that analyses open windows and on-screen content to suggest commands the user wants or execute them directly. This app integration shows Apple's strategic approach to strengthening the user experience by combining new technology with existing services.

iOS 27 keeps the Liquid Glass interface of its predecessor iOS 26, while focusing on removing unnecessary elements within the system and reinforcing overall performance and stability. Apple engineers are reviewing the entire operating system to find and fix code bloat and errors, and are seeking ways to improve execution speed and responsiveness. While iOS 26 received both praise and controversy as an innovative user environment, iOS 27 focuses on improving functions and strengthening stability while maintaining the strengths of the existing interface. It particularly focuses on minimising user inconvenience and conflicts between apps, with plans to significantly increase stability felt in everyday use.

According to Bloomberg, iOS 27 is not a simple feature addition but part of a comprehensive strategy to improve the overall quality and efficiency of the iPhone operating system. Through AI integration and performance improvements, iOS 27 is expected to boost user work efficiency while strengthening connectivity between apps and services, and to play a key role in improving the competitiveness of the Apple ecosystem. Through this, the iPhone is expected to secure a stable and solid operating system foundation in preparation for the AI era, achieving both user-centred innovation and corporate competitiveness.