Apple to unveil watchOS 27 and iOS 27 at WWDC 2026

Apple is set to unveil its next major software updates, watchOS 27 and iOS 27, during the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 8, 2026. The updates, which will roll out publicly later this year alongside new hardware, are expected to emphasize stability, performance, and refinements to existing features rather than introducing dramatic new capabilities.

According to multiple reports, watchOS 27 will include improvements to heart rate tracking on the Apple Watch, though specific details on what those improvements entail have not been disclosed. The update is described as focusing largely on stability, performance, and smaller refinements. A new watch face is also expected, with a version of the Modular Ultra face currently exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra becoming available on other models. The face reportedly features a large clock occupying the upper portion of the screen with three small complication slots below.

For iOS 27, the update is expected to bring a redesigned and more organized AirPods settings interface, making features like noise cancellation and battery status easier to access. Visual changes to Siri, including a dark mode, and improvements to Genmoji...