iOS 27 features we didn’t see onstage

While iOS 27 isn’t bringing major changes, it’s still got many small features that could improve everyday usage for iPhone users.

Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store 

Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages.

Apple’s App Store rolls out personalized recommendations

Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior.

iOS 27 is full of references to a folding iPhone. Apple didn’t mention it once at WWDC.
iOS 27 is full of references to a folding iPhone. Apple didn’t mention it once at WWDC.

Apple did not announce a foldable iPhone at WWDC 2026. But the first developer beta of iOS 27 is full of evidence that one is coming, and soon. Software researcher M1Astra discovered code strings inside the beta that reference folding hardware directly…

Instagram is finally letting everyone reorganize their profile grid
Instagram is finally letting everyone reorganize their profile grid

Nearly a year after it was announced, Instagram says it’s delivering the ability to rearrange the posts in your profile grid. It had been available to some people in test groups, but as of June 8th, it’s rolling out widely via the Android and iPhone mobile apps. Until now, the posts on your Instagram profile […]

Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement

The vibe of Apple’s 2026 WWDC keynote felt like a spouse proudly listing all the honey-do-list items tackled. One subtle example: the many AI demos of someone standing, phone in hand.

Apple plays catch-up at WWDC

Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote highlighting fixes, performance improvements, and long-requested features before unveiling its upgraded AI-powered Siri, signaling that the company wants users to see AI as just one part of a broader effort to impro…

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Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers

As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.

Apple’s WWDC 2026 App Store changes let independent developers bundle subscriptions together
Apple’s WWDC 2026 App Store changes let independent developers bundle subscriptions together

Apple announced a sweeping set of changes to the App Store at WWDC 2026 on Monday, introducing cross-developer subscription bundles, group purchasing, enterprise volume licensing, and an AI-powered discovery system that recommends apps based on a user’…

Apple just taught your iPhone to finish your sentences, your photos, and your workflows

Apple is adding new AI-powered features to Safari, Shortcuts, and Password apps.