Apple rolls out iOS 27 with Photos upgrades that lean on its new Apple Intelligence engine. The update adds three AI‑driven editing tools—Extend, Reframe and a revamped Clean Up—letting users stretch horizons, shift perspective and erase distractions without sacrificing realism. The tools run locally, preserving privacy while delivering desktop‑grade results on the iPhone.

iCloud Shared Albums receive an overhaul, supporting full‑resolution media, emoji reactions, and expiration controls. A new participant‑permission system prepares the service for Apple’s Home Pad device. Utilities now host two collections—Captured by Me, which filters out non‑personal shots, and Identity Documents, which surfaces scans of passports or driver’s licenses for quick access. These changes aim to keep shared memories synchronized across devices without bandwidth strain.

Slideshows finally get customization knobs: users can pick transition styles, set overall and per‑photo durations, and export the show as a video with a single tap. While the visual layout stays familiar, these functional tweaks make the Photos app more versatile for both casual sharing and the anticipated Home Pad experience. iOS 27 thus turns Photos into a more powerful creative hub for everyday users.