iOS 27 is currently undergoing beta testing, and Apple is expected to release the final version to the public this fall. The update introduces a wide variety of improvements, from a redesigned Siri interface to new tools for productivity and personalization. Yet several features that were reported before Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference have still not appeared in any beta release. That has led to questions about whether these capabilities are still coming, and when they might arrive.

Based on reporting from a prominent Apple journalist who accurately predicted many of iOS 27's biggest announcements, there are at least five unannounced features that could still make their way into the software. Some may be added to the current beta, while others might be saved for a later milestone such as iOS 27.1. Here is a look at everything we know so far about these upcoming additions.

What's still coming in iOS 27?

Apple's iOS 27 beta offers a clear picture of where the company is headed with its iPhone software. But not every rumored feature appears in the first beta. Apple often holds back certain capabilities because they need more time in development, because they require new hardware, or because they are tied to a separate announcement later in the year.

The rumored features that are still missing cover a broad range of categories, including AI-powered assistants, health tracking, camera controls, and multitasking. Together, they suggest that Apple is preparing a more flexible and customizable operating system than previous versions, while also laying the groundwork for a foldable iPhone.

More third-party chatbots integrated with Siri

When Apple announced iOS 27, it highlighted a deeper integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT, allowing users to ask Siri to hand off complex requests to the chatbot. But that integration is only the beginning. Apple has reportedly tested adding support for additional chatbots, including Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini, directly within the Siri experience.

The idea is to let users choose which AI assistant they want to use when Siri cannot handle a request. Instead of having to install a separate app or copy and paste text, users would be able to toggle between chatbots from within the Siri interface. The infrastructure for this toggle is already present in the iOS 27 beta, but ChatGPT is currently the only available option beyond Siri itself.

If this feature ships as rumored, iOS 27 would become one of the first mobile operating systems to treat AI assistants as interchangeable plug-ins. That approach aligns with Apple's broader effort to offer choice rather than forcing users into a single AI ecosystem. It also creates new partnerships for Apple, potentially generating more visibility for third-party AI providers.

Health app upgrades

Apple's Health app is expected to receive a range of new artificial intelligence capabilities in the coming months. Some of these features were originally planned for a comprehensive health coaching service that Apple reportedly called "Mulberry." That service was said to combine data from the Health app, the Apple Watch, and other sensors to offer personalized guidance on nutrition, sleep, and fitness.

While the full coaching service was scaled back, several of its underlying features are still planned for iOS 27. One reported addition is improved blood sugar-related tracking, which would help users monitor trends and understand how their diet and lifestyle affect their glucose levels. Another is the ability to use the iPhone's camera to monitor a person's workout, presumably to estimate posture, repetition count, or the intensity of exercises.

According to the original report, these Health features were not expected to be included in the initial release of iOS 27. Instead, they are likely to arrive in a subsequent update, possibly alongside a new Apple Watch or other health-related announcements. That would give Apple more time to refine the algorithms and obtain regulatory approvals, if needed.

Third-party AI sources for image and text generation

iOS 27 already includes tools such as Image Playground and Writing Tools, which let users generate images and rewrite or summarize text. These tools currently rely on Apple's on-device models, with an option to access ChatGPT for more advanced requests. But Apple is reportedly planning to open these tools to third-party AI agents as well.

In practical terms, that means users could install a Claude or Gemini app from the App Store and then choose that provider as the engine for image generation or text analysis within iOS 27. The change would give app developers, schools, and businesses a way to integrate their preferred AI services into the system-level experience.

This feature is closely tied to the Siri chatbot expansion. Both are part of a larger effort to treat AI providers as back-end services that the iPhone can switch between on demand. The mechanism for selecting providers is expected to be added to iOS 27 at some point, perhaps in a beta release later this summer.

Opening up image and text generation could also have significant implications for privacy. Apple has built much of its AI strategy around on-device processing, and it will likely give users clear labels and permissions when a request is being routed to an external provider. That level of control could be a differentiator for Apple compared to competitors.

Customizable Camera app interface

Another major rumored feature is a fully customizable Camera app interface. According to the report, Apple wants to let users choose which controls, or "widgets," appear along the top of the Camera viewfinder. This would include options such as flash, night mode, aspect ratio, exposure, and other frequently used tools.

The current Camera app has a set of controls that vary based on the selected mode, but users cannot change their order or choose which ones are visible. A customizable interface would give photographers quicker access to their favorite settings without needing to dig into menus. It would be similar to the Control Center customization that Apple introduced in earlier versions of iOS.

The iOS 27 beta does include a new Siri mode for the Camera app, but the deeper customization described by the report has not appeared. It is possible that the feature will be introduced later, perhaps during the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple has often used high-end iPhone models to showcase new camera software capabilities, and the ability to personalize the interface could be an exclusive selling point.

Side-by-side app multitasking for iPhone Ultra

Apple is widely believed to be developing a foldable iPhone, which is rumored to launch under the name iPhone Ultra. The device is expected to feature a larger screen that can be folded into a more compact form factor. To take advantage of that screen real estate, iOS 27 is said to include several new capabilities designed for the foldable.

Many of Apple's preinstalled apps already support landscape mode in the iOS 27 beta, which suggests the company is preparing for a widescreen device. But the report also says Apple plans to enable side-by-side app multitasking on the iPhone Ultra. That means users could run two apps at the same time, similar to the Split View feature available on iPadOS.

Bringing iPad-style multitasking to the iPhone would mark a major evolution for the platform. It would also require a display large enough to hold two apps comfortably, which is one reason the feature is tied to the foldable hardware rather than existing iPhone models. If the iPhone Ultra launches as rumored, iOS 27 would be the software foundation for that new device.

Beyond the five features listed above, iOS 27 is expected to receive other improvements through regular software updates. Apple has been especially aggressive in recent years about adding features after the initial release, using point releases to introduce new capabilities and bug fixes. The timing of each feature will depend on engineering readiness and marketing plans.

For now, users who are curious about iOS 27 can download the public beta or wait for the official release later this year. As the beta process continues, it is always possible that Apple will add or remove features based on performance and user feedback. The final version of iOS 27 may look different from the build that exists today.

Which of these rumored features are you most looking forward to seeing in iOS 27? The answer may depend on whether you prioritize AI integration, health tracking, camera flexibility, or the arrival of a foldable iPhone.

Source:9to5Mac News