Mitch McConnell is still kicking … and despite a wave of online rumors claiming he’s kicked the bucket, the longtime Kentucky Senator’s team says he’s continuing to get better during his recent hospitalization.
A spokesperson for McConnell tells TMZ … “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital. The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session.”
The update comes after days of rampant social media speculation falsely claiming the 84-year-old Republican had died … rumors that spread after TMZ reported new details surrounding the medical emergency that landed him in the hospital last month.
As we previously reported, McConnell was hospitalizedon June 14 after suffering what was initially described only as an unspecified medical issue. At the time, a rep for McConnell said he was receiving “excellent care” … but didn’t disclose any details on the medical issue.
Then this week, we revealed 911 audio indicating McConnell was found unconsciousat his D.C. home before being rushed to the hospital.
McConnell’s dealt with a series of health problems over the years … including back in February when he landed in a hospital bed due to flu-like symptoms.
The Senate remains out of session until later this month … and McConnell’s camp says he’s staying involved behind the scenes on political matters.
Apple announced iOS 27 on Monday at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The tech giant said the upcoming iPhone software will include an AI-integrated Siri, called Siri AI, and more ways to refine Liquid Glass on your device. And iPhones dating back to the iPhone 11 lineup will be able to run the upcoming software.
Apple’s WWDC announcement said it will release iOS 27 to the general public in the fall. Historically, Apple has released upcoming major iOS updates shortly after company’s September hardware event, so the company will likely release the software around then. Developers can download a beta version of iOS 27 now, and Apple will release a public beta version of iOS 27 in July.
Here are some of the new features iOS 27 will bring to your iPhone.
An AI-integrated Siri is everywhere
After months of rumors, Apple confirmed at WWDC that iOS 27 will integrate AI into your iPhone’s digital assistant Siri. This update is the biggest change in iOS 27, and it will touch seemingly everything on your device.
Apple has finally unveiled its revamped voice assistant.
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Almost the entirety of Apple’s presentation focused on how Siri AI will be able to help you across your device in different ways. You’ll be able to swipe down on your iPhone’s Dynamic Island to search or start a conversation with Siri AI. The assistant will be able to take actions in apps like Messages, Music and Reminders, too.
Apple wrote online that Siri AI will be available on Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhones, like the iPhone 16 Pro, later this year.
New Siri AI app
The Siri AI app is a memory bank for all of your past requests and conversations.
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Siri was such a big star at WWDC, Apple announced the personal assistant will also have its own separate app that you will be able to access in iOS 27.
“A dedicated app brings together all your conversations in one place, so you can ask a question on your iPhone and pick up where you left off on your iPad,” Apple wrote online. “You can also pin conversations for easy access or start a new one.”
This turns Siri AI into an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT and Claude.
Siri comes to your Camera
Apple said its digital assistant will also be in your Camera app with the new Siri Mode in iOS 27. Once you activate this new mode, you’ll be able to point your camera at something around you and get information about it on your iPhone.
Updated Image Playground app
With iOS 27, your iPhone’s Image Playground app gets an update which will allow you to create photorealistic images.
Apple introduced its AI-image generator in 2024 when it released iOS 18.2.
Liquid Glass changes
Apple unveiled its new Liquid Glass slide that lets you toggle between Ultra Clear and Tinted Glass.
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Apple showed off a Liquid Glass slider at WWDC on Monday that lets you change the Liquid Glass elements across your device. You’ll be able to make those elements semi-translucent, opaque or something in between.
Apple introduced the Liquid Glass design in 2025 alongside iOS 26. It’s the first major visual change on iPhones since iOS 7 in 2013.
Health app supports tracking menopause and perimenopause
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Apple said that your iPhone’s Health app’s cycle tracking feature will support both menopause and perimenopause. You’ll be able to log symptoms related to both within the app, and the app will have educational content available to help you learn more about your body.
Those are a few of the new features iOS 27 is expected to bring to iPhones this fall. Developers can try these features now, and Apple said public beta testers will get access to the software in July.
For more Apple news, here’s everything Apple announced at WWDC 2026.
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