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iPadOS 27 is the eighth major release of Apple's operating system for the iPad. It was announced on June 8, 2026, at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) alongside iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.[2][3][4] It will be the direct successor to iPadOS 26.
| iPadOS 27 | |
|---|---|
| Version of the iPadOS operating system | |
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| Developer | Apple |
| Source model | Closed with open-source components |
| General availability | September 2026 |
| Latest preview | 27.0 beta 1[1] (June 8, 2026) [±] |
| Marketing target | iPads |
| Default user interface | Liquid Glass |
| Preceded by | iPadOS 26 |
| Official website | apple |
| Support status | |
| Announced. Drops support for the iPad (8th generation), iPad Mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) and iPad Pro (3rd generation). | |
| Articles in the series | |
iPadOS 27 only runs on iPads with an Apple A13, Apple A12Z or Apple M1 chip or later, and drops support for the eighth-generation iPad, fifth-generation iPad Mini, third-generation iPad Air and third-generation iPad Pro. It drops support for all iPads with a 7.9- or 10.5-inch display.
New features and changes
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Supported devices
iPadOS 27 drops support for all devices with an Apple A12 or Apple A12X chip, including the iPad (8th generation), iPad Mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) and iPad Pro (3rd generation). However, the iPad Pro (4th generation), which uses an Apple A12Z chip, will remain supported.
iPadOS 27 drops support for every remaining iPad with a white bezel, those being the iPad (8th generation), iPad Mini (5th generation) and iPad Air (3rd generation). It was the first iPadOS version to drop support for an iPad with an 11-inch display, no headphone jack, Face ID and no Home button. The iPad (9th generation) is the only supported iPad with a 10.2-inch display, home button and headphone jack.
Apple Intelligence features require at least an Apple A17 Pro or M1 chip, as found on the iPad Mini (A17 Pro), iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Pro (5th generation), or newer. Even though devices may be Apple Intelligence-ready, some features such as improved Siri voices and improved on-device dictation are only available on iPad models with M4 chip or later with at least 12 GB of unified memory.[5]
| Device | Chipset | Release year | Memory | Apple Intelligence support | Improved on-device model |
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| iPad (9th generation) | A13 | 2021 | 3 GB |  |
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| iPad (10th generation) | A14 | 2022 | 4 GB | |
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| iPad (A16) | A16 | 2025 | 6 GB | |
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| iPad Mini (6th generation) | A15 | 2021 | 4 GB | |
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| iPad Mini (A17 Pro) | A17 Pro | 2024 | 8 GB |  |
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| iPad Air (4th generation) | A14 | 2020 | 4 GB | |
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| iPad Air (5th generation) | M1 | 2022 | 8 GB | |
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| iPad Air (M2) | M2 | 2024 | 8 GB | |
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| iPad Air (M3) | M3 | 2025 | 8 GB | |
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| iPad Air (M4) | M4 | 2026 | 12 GB | |
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| iPad Pro (4th generation) | A12Z | 2020 | 6 GB | |
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| iPad Pro (5th generation) | M1 | 2021 | 8 GB or 16 GB | |
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| iPad Pro (6th generation) | M2 | 2022 | 8 GB or 16 GB | |
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| iPad Pro (M4) | M4 | 2024 | 8 GB or 16 GB | |
Models with 16 GB RAM |
| iPad Pro (M5) | M5 | 2025 | 12 GB or 16 GB | |
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Version history
The first developer beta of iPadOS 27 was released on June 8, 2026.
| Version | Build number | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.0 beta 1 | 24A5355q | June 8, 2026 | Developer release notes |
Legend: Unsupported Latest version Preview version | |||
References
- ↑ "iOS 27 on the Horizon: Refreshed siri, new satellite features, and supported iPhones detailed". Firstpost. May 3, 2026. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 8". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ↑ Clover, Juli (May 18, 2026). "Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Schedule, Sends Media Invites". MacRumors. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ Rossignol, Joe (June 1, 2026). "Apple Shares WWDC26 Wallpaper, Playlist, 'Get Ready' Video, and More". MacRumors. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ published, Dave LeClair (June 8, 2026). "Only the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air get Apple's 'most powerful on-device Apple Intelligence model' — here's what that means". Tom's Guide. Retrieved June 9, 2026.