iOS 27 quietly adds features that solve real daily annoyances
The next time you split a dinner bill, your iPhone might do the math for you. Apple Wallet can now scan a receipt, figure out who ordered what, add tax and tip, then split the total and send requests through Messages. It is the kind of small but useful upgrade that shows up across iOS 27, far from the AI spotlight. Apple Maps is getting richer too. Flyover views now have sharper 3D detail and smoother movement, and a new Local Lists feature surfaces trending restaurants and attractions so you can save recommendations without jumping to Google Maps or TikTok. Find My gains flexible location sharing, letting you set custom time limits or pause sharing until the end of the day, which helps for surprises or short trips. Apple Pay checkout is being redesigned to let you swipe between cards while seeing rewards balances and pay-later options in one place. Merchants can soon use Tap to Share so customers can hand over loyalty accounts or shipping addresses with a single tap. Appl...