iOS 27.3 adds three new features I’ve used almost every day

The upcoming iOS 27.3 brings three new features that users have been utilizing daily. One of the most significant is the enhanced Siri AI, which now offers world knowledge, personal context, and improved conversational abilities. However, an earlier announced feature of expanded actions for Apple apps was not included in the initial iOS 27.0 launch.

In iOS 27.3, Apple has introduced new app actions for Siri AI across various applications such as Calendar, Files, Journal, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, Notes, Photos, Preview, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, and Weather. This development marks a significant step towards more powerful voice-driven computing on Apple platforms, allowing for extensive experimentation with Siri's capabilities.

Another notable update is Apple Health's revamped design and new features powered by Apple Intelligence. The app now features an Insights tab, which provides timely, comprehensive reports on heart, sleep, readiness, fitness, vitals, and cycle tracking data. A dedicated For You section offers personalized recommendations based on daily habits, including tailored guidance for improving sleep routines or optimizing wind-down practices.

Users have found the new Health app section helpful, offering daily insights into their health metrics and access to educational content from clinical experts.

Finally, iOS 27.3 introduces Siri Recap on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. This feature passively records conversations throughout the day and generates high-level summaries using Apple Intelligence. Siri Recap operates within the Siri app in a new Recaps tab, storing summaries for seven days before automatically deleting them unless manually saved.

The summaries strike a balance between being helpful and not overly invasive, reminding users of key details without feeling overly personalized. So far, this feature appears valuable and could become an essential tool for memory enhancement.