Apple has announced that several software features for its new hardware and the iOS 27 ecosystem will not be available at launch. While iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 are scheduled for release on September 15, specific tools will arrive via subsequent updates through late 2026.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 pre-orders begin September 11, with shipping on September 18. AirPods 5 are available for pre-order now, shipping September 18. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders start September 12, with shipping on September 18. The foldable iPhone Duo opens for pre-orders on October 16, shipping October 23 with iOS 27.1 pre-installed.
Apple Intelligence launches this month supporting 16 languages. However, Siri AI features are rolling out gradually. English support is first, with French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish expected in October. Advanced Apple Watch features like Live Rewind and Siri Recap are delayed until late 2026 and require pairing with an iPhone 16 or newer model, excluding the iPhone 16e.
Other delayed features include the Messages app's Suggestions tool and an automatic password repair function for the Passwords app. The iPhone Handoff feature for shared phone numbers will initially support T-Mobile US and Telecom Germany, with Verizon and EE support arriving by late 2026. The game Monster Hunter: Travelers is also scheduled for release in late 2026.
The Health app on iPhone will undergo a major redesign by late 2026, introducing a Health Age metric based on seven data categories, including sleep and activity. This update will also provide personalized fitness recommendations. Additionally, the iPhone Duo will receive Apple Pencil support via an OTA update later this year, though it will not support the Apple Pencil Pro.
