GoKawiilI recently explored and tested over 200 new features in the iOS 27 beta, but in this post, I’ve distilled that list down to 10 of my favorite new features for iPhone. From Journal app writing prompts and section links in Notes, to much-improved 3D buildings in Apple Maps, iOS 27 is packed with awesome new enhancements.
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Journal Writing Prompts
If you find yourself lost for words while journaling, the new writing prompts feature can help. It uses text or photos to generate questions to help spur your writing. For example, I showed it a photo of me holding a rubber duck, and writing prompts generated a question specifically about the duck related to my journal entry. Be sure to check out our full list of iOS 27 Journal enhancements for a deeper look at what’s new.
AirPods EQ
I use my AirPods Pro more than any other piece of tech I own, and I love that they are consistently updated each year with new software features. Coinciding with the launch of the OS 27 beta is a new EQ feature that lets you adjust the low, mid, and high frequencies of your AirPods in real time. It’s basic from an audio customization standpoint, but a welcome addition nonetheless. This feature, like past updates, continues to make AirPods one of the most value-laden products that Apple makes.
The Notes app gets several noteworthy changes in iOS 27 beta, but the one that stands out most for me is the ability to add links to specific sections of a note. Particularly useful for lengthy notes, you can use this feature to hop around the various sections of your note with just a tap.
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