According to a report by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple plans to introduce significant AI upgrades to the native keyboard on iPhones in iOS 27, which will be unveiled at the WWDC 2026 in June. The core of this update is the introduction of a more "context-aware" correction system, aiming to evolve simple spell checking into deep writing assistance.

Some details and the codename for this feature have already been revealed, indicating further integration of Apple Intelligence:

From "Correcting Spelling" to "Suggesting Words": A Paradigm Shift in the Keyboard

Unlike traditional autocorrect, the new keyboard in iOS 27 will no longer just focus on spelling errors but will start to understand your "intended meaning":

  • Word Suggestions: The system will provide more appropriate and eloquent synonym suggestions based on the context of the current sentence, closely resembling popular writing assistants like Grammarly.

  • Contextual Correction: Thanks to enhanced algorithms, the keyboard can identify words that are spelled correctly but do not make logical sense (such as homophones used incorrectly in certain contexts) and offer correction suggestions.

  • On-device Processing: To protect privacy, over 90% of input analysis will be completed on the device using the NPU, ensuring the confidentiality of your conversations.

Gurman noted that this keyboard upgrade is part of Apple's "Snow Leopard (Snow Leopard)"-style update for iOS 27. Compared to radical interface redesigns, iOS 27 focuses more on improving system stability and practical AI experiences.

Technical Limitations:

Due to the high reliance on local AI processing power, this feature is expected to support only iPhone models equipped with the A17 Pro and later chips (i.e., devices supporting Apple Intelligence).

In addition to the keyboard innovation, iOS 27 is also expected to bring the following AI breakthroughs: Siri 2.0, which supports handling multiple complex requests within a single command. Third-party Assistant Integration, allowing users to potentially call ChatGPT or Google Gemini directly within Siri in the future.