Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 adds a full‑screen Drawing option to Messages. Users tap the plus sign in the lower‑left corner to open the app drawer, where the complete Markup suite replaces the legacy landscape‑keyboard sketch tool. The change turns casual doodles into a richer, vector‑based experience across iPhone models now in developer beta. The feature syncs with iCloud, preserving edits across devices.

On macOS 27, Apple extends the same Markup tools to Notes and Freeform, letting users annotate PDFs, sketches, and collaborative boards without leaving native apps. This mirrors the iOS upgrade and signals a broader push to unify creative workflows across Apple’s ecosystem, a move that could reduce reliance on third‑party drawing utilities. Teams can now co‑author sketches in real time, boosting remote collaboration.

Both OS updates remain in beta and are slated for a September public release. By integrating full Markup capabilities into core communication and productivity apps, Apple gives everyday users more expressive power while tightening its control over the user experience. Early testers report smoother annotation workflows and fewer crashes. The rollout will likely prompt developers to reconsider how they implement custom drawing features.