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Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27
Siri’s AI overhaul may have grabbed the headlines at WWDC, but some of Apple’s most useful AI features are arriving elsewhere in iOS 27.
TL;DR
- iOS 27 integrates AI features across various apps, moving beyond the Siri overhaul.
- New features include splitting restaurant bills using Apple Cash, automatically updating compromised passwords, and smart one-tap message suggestions.
- Call Context will surface necessary information for customer service calls directly on the screen.
- Calendar events can be added by natural language descriptions, with AI extracting details.
- Shortcuts app becomes more accessible, allowing users to describe desired automations.
- The Home app will consolidate multiple related notifications into a single, summarized alert.
- Safari's tab organizer uses AI to group tabs by topic for better browsing management.
- Many of these AI features run on-device to prioritize user privacy.