While Apple’s new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence announcements dominated the WWDC 2026 spotlight, the tech giant also packed iOS 27 with a host of upgrades across its everyday apps and services. From smarter bill splitting in Apple Wallet to new location-sharing capabilities in Find My and enhanced mapping tools, here’s a rundown of the most noteworthy features.
Apple Maps
Apple has refreshed its immersive “Flyover” feature, which provides detailed 3D views of cities and landmarks. The update offers more realistic visuals and smoother navigation, making virtual exploration feel even closer to the real thing.
In addition, the new “Local Lists” feature helps users discover and save recommendations for restaurants, attractions, and other points of interest—directly within Maps. By surfacing trending spots, Apple aims to reduce reliance on third-party apps like Google Maps, Instagram, or TikTok for local discovery.
Find My
Find My gains more flexible sharing options. In iOS 27, you can now share a live location for a specific duration—perfect for meeting up with friends or coordinating pickups. You can also share location information for specific items, such as AirTags attached to luggage or keys, with trusted contacts. This makes tracking shared belongings simpler and more secure.
Apple Wallet
Apple Wallet introduces an intelligent bill-splitting feature. When you split a bill with others, the app can now automatically calculate each person’s share—including tax and tip—and suggest equitable payments. This is especially useful for group dinners or shared expenses, reducing the need for third-party apps.
Additional Refinements
Beyond the headline updates, iOS 27 includes several quality-of-life improvements:
- Enhanced Privacy Controls: New granular settings let you manage app permissions more precisely, including temporary photo access and clipboard usage alerts.
- Siri AI Integration: Building on Apple Intelligence, Siri can now handle more complex, multi-step requests and better understand context—like “Remind me to buy milk when I leave the office” or “Send a message to Jen saying I’ll be late and add it to my calendar.”
- Improved Focus Modes: Focus filters now extend to third-party apps, allowing you to hide distracting content (e.g., work emails or social feeds) based on your current activity.
- Live Activities Expansion: More third-party apps can now display live updates on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, from sports scores to food delivery status.
Conclusion
While the AI announcements stole the show, iOS 27’s practical updates demonstrate Apple’s commitment to refining the daily user experience. Whether you’re planning a trip, splitting bills, or keeping track of your belongings, these features add meaningful convenience to the iPhone ecosystem. The update is expected to roll out to all compatible devices this fall.
via TechCrunch