Top iPhone Updates: What I Love About iOS 27

The latest iOS 27 public beta has arrived, with major updates focused on Siri AI and a range of new Apple Intelligence features. However, the update also brings several other noteworthy features.

One of the standout additions is the enhanced AutoMix with new transitions in the Music app. The updated AutoMix in iOS 27 offers improved transitions for a more immersive experience compared to the previous version.

In the Photos app, iCloud Shared Albums now support full-resolution sharing, making it easier to share photos and videos without compromising image quality.

Another handy feature is the ability to set independent volume levels for alarms in the Clock app. This new option, found in the Settings app under “Sounds & Haptics,” allows users to adjust alarm volume separately from ringtone volume.

iOS 27 introduces an extra-large widget size for the Home Screen, offering full-screen widgets for apps like Music, Photos, Weather, and Calendar.

Users can now swipe away the Now Playing widget from the Lock Screen in iOS 27, providing a cleaner interface.

Additional enhancements include the ability to move the clock to the top widget row on the Lock Screen, saving specific video frames as photos in the Photos app, and an updated Apple Pay checkout flow for easier card switching.

Moreover, iOS 27 adds landscape support to more apps like Music, Reminders, and Weather, catering to users who keep their iPhones docked at their desks.

The Find My app in iOS 27 boasts a new design with improved sharing options, offering more specific location information without the need to tap on a specific person.

Clipboard management is streamlined in iOS 27, with a built-in paste shortcut appearing above the keyboard when copying content for quick pasting in text fields.

CarPlay users will appreciate the new audio scrubber feature, allowing them to skip to different parts of a song or podcast directly on their car’s display.

These non-AI features in iOS 27 enhance usability and functionality across various apps and settings. Share your favorite non-AI features in iOS 27 in the comments below.

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