{
  "id": 13644284,
  "title": "20 smart iOS 27 features that will make your life easier — and how to use them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/20-smart-ios-27-features-that-will-make-your-life-easier-and-how-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/20-smart-ios-27-features-that-will-make-your-life-easier-and-how-to-use-them"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "iOS 27 introduces a host of new features designed to enhance the iPhone experience. Among these additions is an enhanced Siri, capable of performing more tasks and providing more accurate information. To use Siri AI, users must enable it in the Settings app, which involves tapping Try Siri AI (Beta) and confirming the decision. Once activated, Siri will appear as a bubble-style assistant on the iPhone's display, with its own dedicated app on the home screen.\n\nApple's Liquid Glass interface remains a feature of iOS 27, with the option to adjust its transparency in the Appearance settings. Additionally, the Camera app now includes a Siri mode, allowing users to obtain information about objects by pointing their camera at them. This update builds upon the Visual Intelligence feature available in previous iOS versions.\n\nSafari AI in iOS 27 simplifies the management of Safari tabs by automatically organizing them into topics. Mail has also seen improvements, with a new ranking system that prioritizes relevant search results. Users can further refine searches and adjust alarm and alert volumes independently, enhancing their overall iPhone experience.",
  "summary": "iOS 27 is out right now and it comes packed with new features, so we're sharing the smartest new tricks you didn't know existed with the new iPhone software.",
  "key_points": [
    "Enhanced Siri AI performs more tasks and provides accurate information",
    "Liquid Glass interface with adjustable transparency and dedicated app",
    "Safari AI organizes tabs into topics for simplified tab management"
  ],
  "editors_take": "iOS 27's enhancements to Siri, Safari, and Mail reflect a focus on refining core iPhone functions to provide users with a more streamlined and intuitive experience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}