I was jealous of these 4 iOS 27 features - then I realized my Android phone already has them

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iOS 27 unveiled some new tricks, but Android has many.

Apple's AI injections will feel familiar to Android users.

There are some new features I'd like Android to steal.

I've been an Android devotee for more than 15 years. In fact, you might even call me a fanboy as I'm quick to point out the numerous reasons why it's the superior phone OS. Every year when Apple releases a new version of iOS, I'm the one saying, "Android did it first."

Now, fresh off the announcement of iOS 27, it looks like my "What took you so long?" claims are true. Many of the flashy new iPhone tricks exist in some form in Android, and in some cases, users have had them for years. Still, I'm willing to put my fandom aside at times and admit some things are cool.

Also: The two biggest iOS 27 features at WWDC for me had nothing to do with Siri AI

Here's a look at four iOS 27 features that Android already has, and two I'd like Android to steal.

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