First Look at AI Camera and Photos Features in iOS 27 Revealed

Source: MacRumors

Apple is planning sweeping AI‑driven upgrades to its Camera and Photos apps in iOS 27, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The images and details come from information viewed by Bloomberg and sources familiar with Apple’s plans, which are expected to be announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8.

Camera app updates

Siri mode

The Camera app will gain a dedicated Siri mode, positioned alongside the existing Photo and Video options. This mode is slated to replace the current Visual Intelligence experience, allowing users to photograph objects and have them analyzed by a third‑party AI agent or sent through a Google reverse‑image search. By integrating the capability directly into the Camera UI rather than limiting it to the Camera Control button, Apple aims to boost adoption and familiarize users with visual AI ahead of future products such as smart glasses and camera‑equipped AirPods.

Customizable widgets panel

A new “Add Widgets” panel will make the Camera interface more customizable. The top row of shortcuts—currently fixed across capture modes—will become replaceable, letting users prioritize professional controls (e.g., depth adjustments) or surface tools such as timers and Night mode more prominently.

Photos app updates

Reframe and Extend

The Photos app will receive new Apple Intelligence tools called Reframe and Extend.

• Reframe lets users change the perspective of a photo.
• Extend uses AI to generate additional portions of an image, such as filling in the lower half of a building that was cut off in the original shot.

Natural‑language photo editing (potential)

Apple is also testing natural‑language, prompt‑based photo editing. Users could request specific edits by voice or text—e.g., cropping or adjusting colors. Gurman notes that this feature may not ship in the first version of iOS 27.

Shortcuts app overhaul

The Shortcuts app is slated for a significant redesign that will allow automations to be created using natural language. Instead of manually assembling workflow steps, users can describe the desired outcome. For example, a user could set up a routine that automatically starts a music playlist and sends a spouse an ETA when they begin driving home from work.

Other rumored iOS 27 features

• AI‑created wallpapers – generated via Shortcuts.
• System‑wide grammar checker – for text input across the OS.
• Revamped Image Playground – offering improved quality for AI‑generated pictures and new “Genmoji” custom emoji.

For the full details, see Bloomberg’s report.