Apple Starts Laying The Groundwork For Its iOS 27 AI Revamp As 4 Features Get Leaked

Apr 16, 2026 at 10:23am EDT
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Apple is all set to debut a veritable flood of AI features at its upcoming WWDC 2026, including the AI-heavy iOS 27 and the accompanying chatbot-style Siri. In the runup to that highlight event, however, four tantalizing Apple Intelligence features have been discovered by the developer Nicols Alvarez within the iOS backend code.

Apple's upcoming AI features are getting leaked left, right, and center as the WWDC 2026 approaches along with the unveiling of the iOS 27 update

As per insights gleaned from the iOS backend code, Apple's Visual Intelligence is getting two major upgrades. First, users will soon get the ability to scan a nutrition label and immediately get additional information about the ingredients in that particular food item. We can only hazard a guess that this functionality will likely integrate with Apple Health to keep a track of calories consumed. Second, you will soon be able to scan a contact card to automatically add new contacts.

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Next, the Safari browser within the iOS 27 will automatically add a label to a given tab group, based on the underlying content. For example, a number of tabs dealing with PCs might get labeled "computer."

Finally, the Apple Wallet will now convert any physical pass or ticket into its digital form. For instance, you can scan your gym membership card barcode and create a virtual card that is stored within the Apple Wallet for convenient access.

Of course, these are just the tips of the proverbial iceberg that await as the iOS 27 cycle gets going in earnest. In the meantime, stay tuned.

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