50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 - Out Now!
Apple released iOS 27 this week, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system and nixing bugs, there are still many additional features to explore, not least of which is Apple's new context-aware Siri, re-tooled for the generative AI era. Which iPhones Support Every iOS 27 Feature? This year's major iPhone software update isn't all about AI, though, as the…
Apple unveiled iOS 27 this week, despite the company's focus on refining its flagship operating system and fixing bugs. The update includes many new features, particularly in the realm of generative AI. One key addition is Apple's new context-aware Siri, designed for AI era. However, iOS 27 also offers enhancements beyond AI.
iOS 27 brings a new wallpaper extension feature that automatically expands photos to fill the entire Lock Screen. It uses Apple Intelligence to analyze the image and generate matching background details, eliminating the need for aggressive cropping. This feature can also be accessed from the Photos app.
Safari in iOS 27 organizes open tabs into related topics using Apple Intelligence, making browsing and management easier. By tapping the three-line icon in Tab View, users can turn on Automatically Create Topics. Natural language input has been added to the Reminders and Calendar apps, allowing users to create reminders and events using plain English phrases. For instance, typing "Pick up Dad at 6 p.m. tonight" will automatically populate the reminder with the date, time, and location.
Messages app in iOS 27 now allows users to reply directly to messages from Android users, a feature that was limited to iMessage bubbles in iOS 26. Wallet app in iOS 27 has expanded its pass experience, bringing the redesigned design to additional pass types such as membership, gift, loyalty, and rewards cards. It also includes up to two quick actions at the bottom of each pass.
Apple Intelligence makes creating shortcuts in the Shortcuts app more accessible by letting users build them with natural language. Tapping New Shortcut opens a Describe a Shortcut interface, where users can explain what they want the shortcut to do. Apple Intelligence then selects the appropriate actions and assembles the shortcut automatically.
iOS 27 also enhances the Maps Flyover feature, using Apple Intelligence models to improve aerial imagery with greater texture and sharper detail. Buildings, trees, and landmarks appear more realistic, with more accurate geometry and improved lighting effects. Lastly, the new Siri mode in the Camera app identifies objects in the frame and provides information about them, such as identifying plants, animals, food, and even translating text or splitting bills.
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