iOS 27 gives Apple’s Calendar app new feature I’ve wanted for years

Apple's Calendar app now supports natural language input with the release of iOS 27, a feature I've been eagerly anticipating for years. The capability allows users to input an event description and have the app automatically fill in key details such as time, location, and invitees. This feature, which mirrors the functionality of the popular third-party app Fantastical, has been a long-standing wish for me.

With iOS 27, Apple's Calendar app now enables users to create and edit events simply by describing them, providing flexibility in modifying event details by editing the description. For instance, if you meant to change a lunch meeting to a coffee chat, merely altering the description adjusts the event details accordingly. I've tested this feature in the iOS 27 beta over the summer, and it has functioned seamlessly.

The process involves typing in a description like "Work meeting at 3pm," which automatically sets the event time to 3 pm. Should you wish to add additional parameters, such as an invitee or location, suggestions appear at the top of the keyboard, allowing you to incorporate these details directly into the event. An added benefit is that the natural language system extends to creating reminders, further streamlining the calendar management process.

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