Apple iOS 27 is almost here: When you can download it

Apple's next big iOS update is finally on the launch pad.

At its "Surprise and Shine" event on Sept.

9, Apple showed off new wares like the iPhone 18 Pro lineup , the foldable iPhone Duo , new Apple Watches , and the AirPods 5 .

One of the smaller (but still significant) nuggets of news to come out of the event concerned iOS 27 .

Specifically, when you can finally download it to your iPhone.

Users with compatible iPhones will be able to install iOS 27 on Monday, Sept.

14.

How to download iOS 27 If you have one of the compatible iPhones (keep scrolling for the full list), then starting on Monday, Sept.

14, you can look for iOS 27.

Apple typically releases a new iOS at 10:00 a.m.

PT (1:00 p.m.

ET).

Follow these steps to get iOS 27 set up on your iPhone: Go to the Settings app on your phone Go to General Go to Software Update and wait as the system checks for new updates When iOS 27 appears, you can download and install the new OS You can also click "Automatic Updates" and turn this feature to "On." That way, iOS 27 should automatically download once it's available (your phone must be locked and charging to download automatic updates).

What's new with iOS 27? This is a big one! Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence tools, and Liquid Glass updates are all coming soon.