Apple is gearing up to deliver a fresh slate of artificial intelligence capabilities in its upcoming iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 operating systems, aiming to bolster productivity features and close the gap with competing platforms, Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News.
Citing people familiar with the plans, Gurman reports that the new operating systems will introduce AI-powered writing assistance, including grammar checking and other text refinement tools. These features build on Apple’s existing Apple Intelligence suite, providing users with smarter help for composing emails, documents, and messages directly on their iPhones and iPads.
A standout addition is an enhanced Shortcuts app that leverages natural language processing. Users will be able to create complex, systemwide automations and custom actions simply by describing them in plain English, reducing the need for manual configuration. This evolution of the Shortcuts app is expected to make automation more accessible to everyday users while expanding its power for advanced workflows.
Additionally, Apple is preparing tools for generating custom wallpapers using AI, allowing users to create personalized home and lock screen backgrounds based on text prompts or other inputs. This feature aligns with broader efforts to integrate generative AI more deeply into the iOS experience.
The updates come as Apple continues to expand its Apple Intelligence platform, which is said to include options for users to select third-party AI models for various tasks. iOS 27 is slated for release later this year, likely debuting at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June before a public launch in the fall alongside new iPhone hardware.
MacDailyNews Take: These enhancements reflect Apple’s belated push to make its devices more intelligent and user-friendly, particularly in areas like writing, automation, and personalization where rivals have led for years.
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