Day Zero Support: Scalefusion is Ready for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 & tvOS 27
The annual Apple update cycle has arrived. With the rollout of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27, Apple has introduced sweeping changes to device configuration, security protocols, authentication, and compliance. Crucially, this release cycle underscores Apple’s accelerating pivot toward Declarative Device Management (DDM), fundamentally altering how IT administrators oversee enterprise fleets. At Scalefusion, we guarantee Day Zero readiness. We have proactively tested our applications against the latest operating systems and integrated new DDM-based configurations, profile settings, and Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) enhancements. This ensures your IT teams can seamlessly transition to the new OS versions without a hitch in your daily management workflows.Accelerated Application Readiness
We have rigorously tested the entire Scalefusion app suite across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27. Necessary underlying updates have been applied to guarantee that device and policy management functions operate flawlessly on day one.
Device Profile Modernization: The DDM Shift
Apple Intelligence Settings Migrate to DDM
Beginning with iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4, Apple officially deprecated traditional MDM restriction keys for controlling Apple Intelligence, migrating these configurations directly into DDM declarations. Scalefusion now natively routes Apple Intelligence restrictions through the DDM channel for supported versions, while maintaining legacy MDM key support for older OS versions. For iOS 26.4 and newer, the following are now DDM-controlled:- Allow Genmoji
- Allow Image Playground
- Allow Image Wand
- Allow Writing Tools
- Allow Personalized Handwriting Result
- Allow Mail Summary
- Force On-Device Only Dictation
- Force On-Device Only Translation
- Allow Apple Intelligence Report
- Allow Visual Intelligence Summary
- Allow Safari Summary
- Allow Mail Smart Replies
- Allow Notes Transcription (and Transcription Summary)
- Allow Calendar Natural Language Editing (Exclusive to iOS 27.0+)
External Intelligence & Siri Settings
Controls for External Intelligence Integrations and External Intelligence Integrations Sign-in are now exclusively delivered via DDM on iOS 26.4+ and macOS 26.4+. Administrators can also configure the new Allowed External Intelligence Workspace ID on both platforms. Similarly, core Siri restrictions—including Allow Siri, Force Siri Profanity Filter, and Allow Assistant while Locked—have migrated to DDM. A new restriction, Allow Siri User-Generated Web Content, is now available for supervised devices.Fresh Granular Restrictions
New iOS 27 Controls
- Default App Modification: Lock down the default calling and messaging apps to maintain corporate workflows.
- Satellite Connection: Toggle satellite connectivity based on organizational compliance.
- Proximity Setup: Prevent users from utilizing proximity-based configurations when setting up new hardware.
New macOS 27 Controls
- Captive Portal on Lock Screen: Force users to authenticate via captive portals before bypassing the lock screen.
- Wi-Fi on Lock Screen: Allow Wi-Fi configuration directly from the lock screen if pre-login network access is necessary.
- Rosetta Usage Awareness: Toggle user notifications regarding apps utilizing Rosetta to maintain performance awareness.
Advanced OS Update Management (iOS)
The iOS OS Update module has been completely overhauled to offer superior, granular control over patching:- Enforce Policies & Deferrals: Strictly enforce update policies or defer them by 1 to 90 days.
- Automated Configurations (iOS 18+): Control auto-installs, auto-downloads, and the silent deployment of system data files and security patches.
- Recommended Cadence: Select between deploying All, Oldest, or Newest updates.
- Rapid Security Responses (iOS 18+): Authorize the installation or rollback of critical Rapid Security Response patches.