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iOS 27 release date confirmed: 9 things your iPhone can do once you update
The Apple event revealed much more than a new lineup of iPhones. iOS 27 has a release date now.
Apple has announced iOS 27 will release for all users with a compatible iPhone model next week.
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iOS 27 will officially roll out to the general public on Monday, Sept. 14. Whether you have an iPhone 12 or a 17 Pro Max, iOS 27 includes new features in Siri, photo editing, FaceTime calls, and more, as well as an optimized processing experience that’ll make your existing device run more smoothly.
Also: iPhone Duo hands-on: The $2,000 foldable has some magical touchesHere are some new iPhone features you can try once you upgrade to the latest software release.
With iOS 27, users can draw in the Messages app using the Apple Markup tool, replacing the rudimentary drawing tool it previously featured. This is accessible in the Messages window by tapping the plus sign in a conversation and choosing Drawing.
Instead of being limited to a couple of widget sizes, Apple has added the largest widget size in iOS 27, giving you more customization power for your home page. The large widgets occupy almost the entire home screen tab, making it easy to see all the information you need at a glance.
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While other apps catch up to Apple’s new widget size, you can test it with native Apple apps as soon as you upgrade to iOS 27.
Dual Capture, a feature that initially stumped many iPhone users after launch, is coming to FaceTime. In the Camera app, the Dual Capture feature lets you record videos from the rear and front cameras simultaneously, making it easy to capture your facial expressions and reactions, as well as your surroundings.