Apple is going to release iOS 27 update next week, which iPhone users are eagerly waiting for. All eyes are on the AI-powered version of Siri that will come with this update; It will change from a simple assistant to a chatbot-like tool. Additionally, Apple is rolling out great updates to several apps, including Camera and Photos, which haven’t received much attention until now. Today we will know about the features coming in iOS 27 update apart from better Siri.
camera app
In the new update, Apple is bringing “visual intelligence” to the Camera app, which will be accessible from the camera control button. Along with the existing modes like Photo, Video, and Portrait, users will also get a new Siri mode. After the update, users will be able to use visual intelligence to identify objects, plants, animals, books, and more. It also includes a new feature of calorie-scanning.
photos app
The Photos app will have an “Apple Intelligence Tools” section, which will offer options to enhance and reframe photos. There is also talk that users will be able to edit photos using natural language gestures. Voice-based photo editing feature is expected to come in later versions of iOS 27.
foldable iPhone interface
Apple is going to launch a foldable iPhone in September, which will come with the iOS 27 update. Keeping this in mind, a foldable-specific interface is being added in the new update.
wallet app
A new “Create Pass” option is coming to the Wallet app. This will allow users to create digital passes by scanning things like movie tickets, concert passes and membership cards. The company is also adding an AI-powered bill-splitting feature that will integrate with Apple Cash.
Shortcuts
The way of creating shortcuts will also change with the iOS 27 update. With the new update, users will be able to tell Siri in natural language what they want a shortcut to do, and Siri will automatically create it.
Here are other features:
Talking about other features, users will have the option to create custom wallpapers. Safari is getting an updated start page with four tabs. The Calendar app will have new AI capabilities, allowing Siri to pull information about events from other apps. Similarly, new modes are being added to the Weather app.