Apple reveals major changes to iOS 27 including new Liquid Glass design and helpful photo editing feature

Apple finally let Siri have its main-character moment.After months of rumors and years of playing catch-up in the AI race, the tech titan used its Worldwide Developers Conference today to unveil iOS 27 — a software update packed with artificial intelligence features, new customization tools and a few pleasant surprises for anyone hanging onto an older iPhone.The biggest headline? Siri is getting the makeover users have been begging for.Or, Siri is finally getting a brain boost. The revamped assistant, powered by Google’s Gemini technology as part of Apple’s expanding AI strategy, is designed to feel less like a robotic voice command system and more like an actual conversation.Beyond answering questions, the new Siri can understand what’s on your screen, remember personal context and help complete tasks like creating reminders or finding information based on what you’re looking at.Users can still summon Siri by holding the side button, but Apple is also introducing a dedicated Siri app with a chatbot-style interface.Whether it lives up to the hype remains to be seen once it launches later this year.There is one catch: Siri AI won’t initially be available in Europe or China because of regulatory hurdles.Apple Intelligence is suddenly everywhere — even when Siri isn’t involved, AI is woven throughout iOS 27.Messages will be able to generate suggested replies with a tap, while Notes and Reminders can create lists and tasks based on natural language prompts and context.Perhaps one of the most practical additions is the ability to build custom Shortcuts simply by describing what you want in everyday language instead of manually piecing together automations.In other words, users can tell their iPhone what they want to happen rather than figuring out how to program it.Your photos are also about to get a Hollywood edit, as Apple is also leaning further into AI-powered photo editing.The updated Photos app includes improved cleanup tools that can erase unwant...