44 New Apple Device Features You Might Have Missed

This year’s WWDC keynote placed a heavy spotlight on Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, but amid all that buzz, the company quietly glossed over , or simply didn’t mention , a number of clever, smaller features coming across its new operating systems. I’ve tracked down 44 of them for you here.

The latest OS updates are already available in developer beta, with public betas rolling out in July and full releases arriving this fall. Stay tuned to The Verge over the next few days and weeks as we dive deeper; we may uncover even more hidden gems worth getting excited about.

iOS 27

• Liquid Glass now includes an opacity slider, giving users finer control over its transparency.
• Apps launch up to 30 percent faster on supported devices.
• The Control Center gains a redesigned media playback widget with larger album art and scrub gestures.
• Messages introduces inline translation for text snippets, no app switching required.
• Safari adds a “Tab Group Suggestions” feature that intelligently groups open tabs by topic.
• Wallet now supports digital hotel room keys for more major chains.
• Focus modes can be triggered automatically based on your calendar events.
• The Camera app gets a new “ProRAW+HEIF” hybrid format that balances quality and file size.
• Notes gains the ability to scan and OCR handwritten text in real time.
• Health adds a “Walking Steadiness” metric that alerts you if your gait becomes unsteady.
• Maps now shows real-time EV charging station availability and pricing.
• The Photos app includes a “Smart Cleanup” tool that suggests deleting duplicate or blurry images.
• Voice Memos supports multi-track recording and basic audio editing.
• FaceTime can now share your screen while also showing your video feed in a floating window.
• Siri responds to follow-up questions without needing to say “Hey Siri” again.
• The App Library is searchable directly from the home screen.
• Shortcuts now supports actions for controlling home appliances via Matter protocol.
• CarPlay gets a new dashboard layout for larger vehicle displays.
• iCloud+ introduces a “Private Relay” toggle for individual apps.
• The Files app adds a “Recent” smart folder that surfaces your most used documents.

iPadOS 27

• Stage Manager now works with external displays at up to 6K resolution.
• The Calculator app finally arrives on iPad, with a history panel and unit conversions.
• Apple Pencil hover previews show tool options before you draw.
• Split View lets you open three apps side by side on larger iPad models.
• Freeform gains a “Scrapbook” mode for collecting images, links, and notes in a shared canvas.
• The Scribble feature now supports Mandarin Chinese and Japanese characters more accurately.
• Quick Note can be activated by swiping from the bottom-right corner with Apple Pencil.
• PDF markup in Notes gets pressure sensitivity for finer annotations.
• Widgets can now be placed anywhere on the home screen, not just in the left column.
• Keyboard shortcuts now include a global “Search” command for Spotlight.

macOS 27

• Safari profiles let you separate work and personal browsing with distinct extensions and bookmarks.
• System Settings has been redesigned with a simpler, more logical navigation tree.
• Quick Look now supports previewing 3D models and USDZ files.
• Mail includes a “Send Later” scheduler with time zone detection.
• Messages on Mac gets the same inline translation feature as iOS.
• Spotlight can now search for images by their content, not just file names.
• VoiceOver gains improved support for braille displays and custom speech rates.
• Time Machine backups can now be encrypted by default without extra steps.
• Screen Recording allows you to capture a specific window, not just the full display.
• Terminal adds a “Quick Actions” menu for common commands.

watchOS 12

• Workout app shows a “Pace Alert” that vibrates when you fall behind your target speed.
• Sleep tracking now includes “Respiratory Rate” as a nightly metric.
• Complications can be stacked on top of each other for quick scrolling access.
• Walkie-Talkie works over cellular without needing an iPhone nearby.
• Music on watch supports offline playback for Apple Music radio stations.
• Fall Detection now works during cycling workouts.
• The Control Center on watchOS gets a customizable grid layout.
• Siri watch face can now show weather, calendar, and fitness data simultaneously.

visionOS 3

• Eye tracking is more responsive for selecting small UI elements.
• Spatial Personas can now mirror your real-world hand gestures in calls.
• Mac Virtual Display supports up to 4K resolution for productivity tasks.
• Apple TV+ content streams in 3D with dynamic lighting that adjusts to your room.
• Developer tools include a new “Reality Composer Pro” for building custom AR experiences.
• Guest Mode lets you temporarily share your headset without saving personal data.

For the full rundown, head to The Verge.