Here’s everything new for Apple Calendar in iOS 27

Apple’s new Calendar app in iOS 27 introduces a variety of enhancements, with a standout feature being the natural language input known as 'Smart Event Details'. This functionality, driven by Apple Intelligence, allows users to input events using everyday language. As the user types, Apple Intelligence automatically fills in the event's title, time, location, and invitees. The feature is available for both new events and existing reminders, though users can opt to switch it off in Settings should they prefer.

In terms of design, Calendar has undergone significant changes in iOS 27. When an event is tapped, it now appears in a card overlay with a new, updated visual design. The options related to event management have been reorganized and given distinct icons for improved clarity. Similarly, the creation and editing screens for events have been refreshed with a new look, reorganizing the options and adding visual cues.

One notable addition is the ability to mark oneself as busy or free for iCloud calendars, a feature that was previously absent. This enhancement ensures a consistent experience for all users, regardless of whether they are using Apple, Google, or third-party calendar services.

iOS 27 also boosts the size of Home Screen and Today widgets related to Calendar, offering an 'extra-large' size option. This allows users to customize their widget display to show more events and reminders, which could be particularly beneficial for those with busy schedules. While these larger widgets consume more screen space, the iPhone Ultra, set to launch later this year, will provide ample room on its expansive display.

Additionally, Siri receives substantial improvements within the Calendar app, including onscreen awareness, contextual understanding, and enhanced intelligence. These upgrades make Siri a more reliable and efficient tool for managing calendar events and reminders. A new visual intelligence button in the event creation screen enables users to scan event flyers using the Camera app in Siri mode, automatically generating a new event with the scanned details.

Overall, iOS 27 brings a host of enriching features to Apple Calendar, promising to elevate the user experience across Apple devices.