In this guide, we go over all the notable new features added to the Apple Photos app on iPhone and iPad in iOS 27. Most of these upgrades are also available on Mac running macOS 27 Golden Gate.
New features added to iPhone Photos app in iOS 27
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How to add photos & videos to iCloud shared album from Android
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show Android users how to upload their photos and videos to shared iCloud albums created by iPhone, iPad, and Mac users.
How to send photos faster on slow connections from iPhone
Learn about a little-known Apple Messages app setting that can dramatically speed up photo sharing by sending a lower-size photo preview almost instantly, with the full-resolution version arriving soon after.
How to change the camera angle of existing photos in iOS 27
Learn how to change the perspective of a photo and fine-tune the angle of a person or subject using the new Reframe editing tool in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate.
How to extend your photo on iPhone or Mac in iOS 27
Learn how to expand a photo by intelligently generating new content beyond its original boundaries using built-in Apple AI in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate.
How to stop iPhone photos from zooming automatically in iOS 27
Find out why some photos zoom in automatically to fill the entire iPhone or iPad screen, and how you can stop this from happening.
How to save all photos from shared albums to your iPhone
Find out how to save one, a few, or all photos and videos from a shared iCloud album to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac in just a few quick steps.
How to stop other users and Instagram AI from using your photos
Find out which toggles to turn off so other Instagram users and Meta’s Muse AI tool cannot use your personal photos for image generation, stickers, remixes, etc.
How to see all your ID card photos in one place on iPhone
Find out how to view photos of all your identity cards, passport, driving license, and other similar identity documents in one place in the iPhone Photos app on iOS 27.
How to give 1 to 5 stars to your photos on iPhone, iPad, Mac
Learn how to enable star ratings in the Photos app on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, so you can rate your photos and videos from 1 to 5 stars (★★★★★) for better organization and easier searching.
How to react to photos with emojis in iCloud shared albums
Find out how to quickly react to a shared photo with your preferred emoji in the new and upgraded iCloud shared albums in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and iCloud beta.
How to save a slideshow as a video on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
In this step-by-step tutorial, we walk you through the quick steps to export a slideshow as a video file in the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate.