Apple’s recent WWDC 2026 keynote introduced a host of new features for iOS 27, with significant enhancements to Siri AI and system stability taking center stage. However, reports indicate that several anticipated features are still under development and are expected to be unveiled by September.
Simplified Modular Ultra Watch Face
Apple is reportedly working on a streamlined version of the Modular Ultra watch face, initially exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra. This new design retains the prominent clock display but omits the second row of complications, offering a cleaner interface. While not showcased at WWDC, this watch face is anticipated to debut alongside the upcoming Apple Watch models later this year.
Expanded Siri Extensions
One of the major rumors for iOS 27 was that Siri would support other chatbots, like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Currently, Apple still supports ChatGPT as a result of its initial partnership with OpenAI from 2024 for the initial Siri integration. However, it’s not quite the same as what Apple is aiming for with the eventual feature.
In iOS 27, Apple wanted to allow apps to integrate with Siri directly through an Extensions API, rather than having a bespoke deal with each company that wanted to integrate with Siri. The main difference here is that this will just be a straight-up third party integration, so it likely won’t have the same privacy guarantee that the original ChatGPT deal did – since this isn’t a partnership.
Apple is working to move ChatGPT to this new integration model, though nothing has materialized quite yet. From Bloomberg:
Apple has already held discussions with OpenAI, Anthropic and Google about supporting this new system, including specifics about an entitlement they’d need to apply for and integrate into their apps, and I have no doubt it’ll still arrive at some point.
Gurman speculates that there are four key reasons it hasn’t yet arrived:
- It wouldn’t work alongside Apple’s campaign against the DMA in the European Union
- If better models were integrated from day one, Siri AI would have less of a spotlight
- Apple may want to avoid litigation with OpenAI, which the company has threatened
- Doing additional third-party integration alongside the Gemini partnership may cause unnecessary confusion
Nonetheless, as September comes closer, we’ll likely hear more about how these extensions will work. In theory, any notable AI company will be able to implement it – and you’ll be able to tap into their features with Siri.
Customizable Camera App
Lastly, iOS 27 was supposed to feature a fully customizable camera app, where users can move their controls to a place they prefer. That didn’t materialize in the initial developer beta, though other features like Siri in the Camera app did.
This will most definitely appear in September alongside the release of the iPhone 18 Pro, just to make that release cycle sound slightly more interesting.
As Apple continues to refine iOS 27, these forthcoming features highlight the company’s commitment to enhancing user experience through customization and expanded functionality. Their anticipated release later this year is poised to offer users more personalized and versatile interactions with their devices.
