iOS 27 introduces bill-splitting and enhanced location sharing features
Original: Every new iOS 27 feature that’s worth knowing about
Why This Matters
iOS 27 expands Apple's services ecosystem and AI integration, competing with third-party apps while deepening device interdependence.
Apple released iOS 27 with updates to everyday apps including Wallet's receipt-based bill splitting, Find My's customizable location sharing, improved Maps with Local Lists, and redesigned Apple Pay checkout at WWDC 2026.
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 with multiple updates across its ecosystem. Apple Maps received enhancements to its Flyover feature with more detailed 3D visuals and smoother navigation, alongside a new Local Lists feature allowing users to discover trending restaurants and attractions. Find My gained flexible location-sharing controls, enabling users to share locations for custom durations—from minutes to specific dates—or temporarily pause sharing with individual contacts until day's end. Apple Wallet received significant upgrades: powered by Apple Intelligence, users can now scan receipts to split bills with friends, with the system identifying individual items and calculating tax and tip shares. Wallet also added support for digitizing membership and loyalty cards via camera scanning, with Apple Watch integration for Smart Stack pinning. Hotel guests at participating establishments can access trip details, activity schedules, and real-time updates in Wallet. Apple Pay was redesigned for easier online and in-app checkout with card swiping and balance viewing. Merchants gained a new 'Tap to Share' feature enabling customers to securely share loyalty accounts and shipping addresses via simple tap interaction. Later in 2026, Apple plans to enable direct fund transfers to eligible debit cards through Wallet.