As previously announced, Apple has today released 2026’s major annual updates for its operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.

Optimize your iPhone immediately by tweaking the best iOS 27 settings. Adjust the new Liquid Glass slider to customize your lock screen tint.

Update your iPhone and dive right into the new iOS 27.

OS 27 gives much needed updates to improve visibility with Liquid Glass, finally control separate volume for alarms, and use a smaller Lock Screen clock.

But the real reason to upgrade is actually much simpler: iOS 27 is faster, more stable and less buggy than iOS 26. I’ve been using it for the last few months, and these are my f

One thing iPhone users will enjoy is that Liquid Glass has been improved. They will be able to choose between a more tinted or very translucent experience.

Liquid Glass, which was introduced through Apple’s operating systems last year, ended up being a controversial feature. You hated it, or you liked it well enough–I’ve never met anyone who says they love it. Apple tried to make Liquid Glass more appealing by giving the user more control over its appearance, but that didn’t change anyone’s mind.