Best iOS 27 tricks to try now (even with an old iPhone)

This isn’t like past iOS updates.

Bridget Carey goes over the top seven features to try in iOS 27, which can make your iPhone feel brand new — even if you’re not getting the new iPhone 18 Pro that hits stores today.

Read more about iOS 27 features and updates: iOS 27 battery drain: What to know Apple iOS 27 is out now: 8+ new features to try right away Timecode chapters 0:52 New Siri AI in iOS 27 1:57 The new Siri app 2:04 Using Siri AI to find delivery information 2:21 Use Siri to find things in messages and emails 2:49 Set reminders and alarms with Siri AI 3:02 Find useful information on maps using Siri AI 3:28 Tips for using Siri AI 3:45 Siri mode in iPhone camera app 4:23 Make custom Wallet passes with iOS 27 5:18 Splitting the bill with Siri AI and Apple Cash 6:03 Set alarm and ringtone volume with iOS 27 6:24 Take a still photo from a video on iOS 27 6:50 New parental controls for iOS 27 7:37 Bridget gets ready for iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5 Video credits Host: Bridget Carey Scripted by: Bridget Carey Producer: Carly Marsh Camera: Carly Marsh, Bridget Carey, CNET Archive Video editor: Carly Marsh Thumbnail designer: Tharon Green