iOS 27 & iPadOS 27 Are Here! What’s New & Should You Update?

iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 are here—but should you update now or wait? See useful new iPhone and iPad features in action, learn which devices support them, and get a preview of Siri AI in beta. In this easy-to-follow overview, I demonstrate changes that could make everyday tasks simpler—from making your screen easier to read to turning family photos into a shareable video. You’ll learn about: • iPhone and iPad compatibility—and why not every device gets every feature • Adjusting the Liquid Glass tint for better readability • Using the new Extend tool in Photos • Customizing an iPad slideshow and saving it as a video • Creating a Calendar event using ordinary language • Asking Siri AI to change a lunch appointment to dinner at a different time • What to consider before installing the update Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:53 Can your device update? 2:22 Make Liquid Glass easier to read 4:22 Try one of the new photo tools 5:41 Create an iPad Slide Show 7:37 Create and change a calendar event 10:22 Should you update now! Important: The Siri AI demonstration uses beta software. It may not be available when you first install iOS 27 or iPadOS 27. Apple Intelligence features require a supported device, and availability can vary. I’ll cover more features in separate, slower tutorials so you can learn at your own pace. ☕ Want more patient, step-by-step help? Learn about Ellen’s iPhone & iPad Confidence Club: [https://buymeacoffee.com/ellensweeney...] Which feature would you like me to explain next? Tell me in the comments! Subscribe to Ellen’s Tips for iOS for friendly iPhone and iPad tutorials created with older adults in mind. #iOS27 #iPadOS27 #iPhoneTips