iOS 27 brings customizable Camera app and ChatGPT-like Siri overhaul at WWDC 2026

iOS 27 Could Give Your iPhone a Custom Camera App and a ChatGPT-Like Siri, Finally

Apple's next big iOS update could make one of the iPhone's most important apps feel a lot more personal. The company is planning to overhaul the iPhone's Camera app in iOS 27 with a fully customizable interface, according to a Tuesday report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. You would reportedly be able to decide which camera tools appear on-screen and where they sit, including controls for flash, exposure, the timer and resolution. That could be especially useful for people who use the iPhone as more than a casual point-and-shoot camera. Instead of digging through settings or working around Apple's default layout, you may be able to build a camera interface around the tools you actually use (get that Shared Library button out of there!). The report follows earlier rumors that Apple was preparing to expand Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 with a Siri mode inside the Camera app. These changes are part of a broader iOS 27 redesign that could touch Siri, Search, Safari, Weather, Image Playground and more. Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC26, which will run online from June 8 to 12, with an in-person special event at Apple Park on June 8. Here's what may be changing. Bloomberg reports that the Camera app will still open with familiar default controls, such as resolution, night mode, flash and Live Photos, but you will be able to switch to a more advanced set of options or pick your own controls. Each capture mode would have its own set of controls at the top of the screen, which Bloomberg says Apple calls "widgets." In Photo mode, the advanced mode is said to include widgets for depth of field and exposure, with the available controls organized into categories such as basic, manual and settings. These widgets are essentially small Camera controls that you can place at the top of the interface, unlike the larger widgets that live on the iPhone's home and lock screens. Apple is also reportedly moving the button that reveals all available controls from the top-right corner of the Camera interface to a new spot near the shutter button. The Camera app may also get a new Siri mode. That mode would reportedly tap into Apple's Visual Intelligence features, making it easier to identify objects, translate text or get information about something in the camera's viewfinder. Siri may be in for the kind of overhaul Apple has been promising for years. Bloomberg reports that Apple is rebuilding Siri in iOS 27 so it can act more like an always-on AI agent, with the ability to use personal data and take action across apps. The new version would also reportedly support more back-and-forth text conversations, bringing Siri closer to the AI chat apps people already use. The redesigned Siri may live partly in the Dynamic Island, the pill-shaped interface area Apple introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022. When activated, Siri would reportedly appear as a large animation at the top of the screen. Users may also be able to swipe down from the top center of the iPhone to open a new "Search or Ask" bar, which could handle Siri queries, system search and third-party AI options like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Bloomberg also says Siri could get a standalone app for the first time, with past conversations displayed in a grid and an "Ask Siri" input bar for new queries. Beyond Camera and Siri, Apple is reportedly planning design changes across several apps. Safari may get a new start page with tabs for favorites, bookmarks, reading list and history. Weather could add a new Conditions panel that makes it easier to view rain, wind and other data without having to jump to another page. Image Playground, Apple's image-generation app, is also expected to get a cleaner interface and more lifelike image models. Systemwide, Apple is reportedly tweaking the bottom navigation bars in apps including Podcasts, TV, Music, Health and News, folding search back into the main row of app tabs. The iPhone keyboard may also get a new animation, and you could get undo and redo controls when customizing the home screen. Apple hasn't announced iOS 27 yet, and Bloomberg said an Apple spokesperson declined to comment. Apple did not immediately respond to CNET's request for comment. But with WWDC less than a month away, the report offers a clearer picture of what Apple may emphasize this year: not just new AI features, but a more flexible iPhone interface you can shape to your phone's use.

Apple reportedly has a lot of changes planned for the Camera app - Engadget

iOS 27 could completely overhaul the iPhone's Camera app, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports, making it more customizable and offering pro and hobbyist users more control over the image output of Apple's smartphone. The new camera options will join the other features Apple will reportedly highlight at WWDC 2026: performance improvements and AI. The biggest change Apple is making to the Camera app is to make it more customizable. Rather than being stuck with the company's predetermined interface for shooting photos and capturing videos, you'll reportedly be able to tweak it to your liking. Bloomberg reports iPhones will still default to a familiar Apple interface, but individual widgets for controlling things like resolution, flash or whether live photos are on or off will be able to be swapped for other options from a new "Add Widgets" tray. The app will reportedly also include more "advanced" options like controls for depth-of-field, exposure and the company's photo styles feature. Apple offers a theoretically easy way to tweak these settings on the iPhone by using the Camera Control button, but changing things from the touchscreen should be even easier. As part of these interface tweaks, Apple is also adding new grid and level features while you're capturing images and moving the toggle that lets you see all your available controls from the top right of the Camera app to the right of the shutter button. Some of Apple's AI updates are coming to the camera, as well. Rather than having a separate interface for Visual Intelligence you can only access through the Camera Control, Apple is reportedly adding a new Siri mode to the Camera app for accessing AI features that use the camera, like using image search or translating text. AI will reportedly power new photo editing tools, too. Siri's changes are equally massive. Besides being smarter, the AI assistant's glowing animation is moving from the border of iPhones, to a new home in the Dynamic Island as part of Apple's planned updates. Users will also be able to type requests or searches through a new "Search or Ask" interface that's replacing iOS' existing Spotlight Search, Bloomberg writes. The interface will produce results shaped like cards, but can also launch into a chat interface for direct conversations with the new Siri. The tool can also tap into results from the web and supports voice input. As previously reported, past chats with Siri will be viewable in a standalone Siri app. Other changes will be smaller. Apple will reportedly update Safari with a new start page, the Weather app will display more data and the Image Playground app will be redesigned to be simpler to use. WWDC 2026 doesn't start until June 8, so more leaks are bound to be on the way, but at the very least Apple appears to be preparing at least one interesting change that has little to do with AI.

iOS 27 features may completely change how you take pictures and search on your iPhone: Here is how

Apple may extend iOS 27 support up to the iPhone 12 series and introduce AI-focused UI changes across apps. Ahead of Apple WWDC 2026, Apple is planning to introduce one of the biggest interface upgrades for iPhone users. As per the reports, the upcoming iOS 27 update will bring big upgrades across the Camera app, Siri, Safari, Weather, and several system-level features with a strong focus on Apple Intelligence and customisation. Bloomberg's report suggests that the Camera app may get the biggest changes. Apple is said to be making the interface fully customisable, allowing users to choose which controls appear on screen and where they are placed. Features like flash, timer, exposure, resolution, and depth controls may soon be arranged according to user preference. Reports also suggest the app will include separate basic and advanced layouts aimed at both casual users and professional creators. The Camera app is also said to get a dedicated Siri-powered mode along with Apple's Visual Intelligence features. This can allow users to identify objects, translate text, or interact with the environment directly via the camera interface. Adding on, Siri is also said to get some big upgrades. Apple is said to be rebuilding the assistant into a more conversational AI system capable of handling tasks across apps and responding more naturally, similar to chatbot-style assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini. The reports suggest Siri will get a dedicated app, conversation history support, and deeper integration with the Dynamic Island interface. Also read: Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted OpenAI under family control, hurt company culture with pressure Apple is also said to get upgrades in the system search. It may offer a new Search or Ask interface, which may allow users to switch between Siri and third-party AI services for queries while also surfacing more app-specific information. Apple may also offer interface refreshes. Safari may get a redesigned homepage with easier navigation between bookmarks, reading lists and browsing history. The Weather app may also get a few changes. It may get a new conditions panel for quicker access to wind, rain and temperature information. Meanwhile, Image Playground is expected to receive a cleaner interface and more realistic AI image generation tools. Apple is expected to officially unveil iOS 27 and its AI upgrades during WWDC on June 8. It will debut along with the iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Ultra in September. However, these details are not confirmed yet. Check out the eligible devices. iPhone 18 Series: iPhone 18, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and the first iPhone Fold (pre-installed).iPhone 17 Series: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air.iPhone 16 Series: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and 16e.iPhone 15 Series: iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max.iPhone 14 Series: iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max.iPhone 13 Series: iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max.iPhone 12 Series: iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max (Expected to be the oldest supported generation).iPhone SE: 3rd generation (2022).