Apple reportedly plans major overhaul of iOS 27 Camera app with new customisation and AI integration
Reports indicate significant interface changes, including advanced manual settings and a redesign of the control toggle, are expected to be highlighted at the upcoming developer conference.
Apple is reportedly preparing a significant overhaul of the iOS 27 Camera app, with key features expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2026. The update aims to increase user customisation through a new "Add Widgets" tray, allowing photographers to tailor controls for resolution, flash, and live photos. A major shift involves integrating Visual Intelligence features directly into the app via a dedicated "Siri mode," which will replace the current separate Camera Control interface.
Under the proposed changes, the interface will see the relocation of the controls toggle to the right of the shutter button and the addition of new grid and level tools. While the new customisation options will be available, reports suggest that the iPhone will still default to the familiar Apple interface for most users. The app will reportedly also include more advanced options like controls for depth-of-field, exposure and the company's photo styles feature.
The integration of Visual Intelligence features directly into the Camera app via a new dedicated "Siri mode" represents a significant move beyond simple automation. This feature aims to leverage Apple's visual intelligence capabilities directly within the photography interface, offering AI-powered enhancements for photo editing tools and image search capabilities within the camera interface. Rather than having a separate interface for these features, users can access them through the new mode.
Broader ecosystem updates are also expected alongside the Camera app, including a redesigned Siri interface housed in the Dynamic Island and a new "Search or Ask" chat interface replacing Spotlight Search. These developments are attributed to reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and are expected to be announced at the June 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference.
While the specific timeline for the release of iOS 27 beyond the expected WWDC 2026 announcement remains unconfirmed, the reported changes highlight Apple's preparation for a major shift in AI integration across its software suite. The exact functionality and performance impact of the new "Siri mode" within the Camera app have not been verified by Apple, and the extent to which the "Add Widgets" tray will be adopted by the general user base versus remaining a niche feature for power users is unknown.
