iOS 27 has begun rolling out. While Siri AI is expected to add Japanese support in October, the update includes a wealth of new features that can be used in a Japanese-language environment. Many of the benefits do not require a device upgrade, with major enhancements to photo editing, connection stability and the ways users can use the Home Screen.
iOS 27 will begin rolling out on 15 September, while Siri AI is expected to add Japanese support in October in Japanese-language environments. The article focuses on features other than Siri AI and introduces 8 new features that can be used on Japanese iPhones. Supported devices are iPhone 11 and later, unchanged from iOS 26.
A new Appearance setting lets users adjust the intensity of Liquid Glass, with the default transparency set slightly toward the opaque side. The Lock Screen clock can be made smaller through long-press customization, allowing the wallpaper to take center stage.
A new Tools section has been added to the photo editing features. Clean Up now delivers higher-quality results with generative AI, while Extend and Reframe have also been added. Unlike the previous version, Clean Up uses AI to fill in subjects both in front of and behind the main subject. Extend adds content beyond the edge of the photo, while Reframe lets users adjust the shooting angle after taking the photo.
The update also emphasizes faster performance and more stable connectivity, with benefits extending to older devices. On iPhone 11 and later, users should notice faster app launches, photo loading and AirDrop transfers overall. Connection Assist makes switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data faster and more stable, and also displays data usage.
New features include a custom equalizer for AirPods, as well as separate volume settings for ringtones, alarms and notification sounds. Home Screen widgets can also be displayed in an extra-large size. These features do not depend on Siri AI and are positioned as an update that resolves frustrations dating back a decade.