iOS 27 adds a new Liquid Glass transparency slider under Settings > Appearance to improve readability by adjusting translucency.

FaceTime gains Dual Capture, allowing livestreaming from both front and rear cameras via the Flip button, with an option to disable the front camera feed.

GymKit compatibility arrives on iPhone, enabling direct connections to GymKit-enabled cardio machines for workout tracking, with data stored on the iPhone and potential heart-rate data from AirPods Pro 3.

Messages lets you customize the audio message button, choosing Record Audio, Start Dictation, or None to avoid accidental voice notes.

Find My can temporarily hide a contact’s location by selecting Hide Location in the People tab’s three-dot menu, usable for up to a day.

A hidden macOS-style recovery mode is included to diagnose and fix issues, though it requires careful use and may risk data loss.

Dictation Preview leverages Siri AI for more accurate transcription, with automatic capitalization, punctuation, and formatting, accessible via Settings > General > Keyboard.

Lock-screen timers gain a Dynamic Island control, allowing a timer to be added to the lock screen by swapping out an existing control like the flashlight or camera.

Alarms and alerts can have separate volumes by adjusting Settings > Sounds & Haptics and disabling Match Ringtone Volume.

Expanded home screen widgets (Calendar, Up Next, List, etc.) introduce extra-large widgets for greater calendar visibility.

The article previews iOS 27 as a September release focused on AI improvements and stability, with practical hacks for iPhone users.