Apple finally brings built-in drawing tools to iOS 27 Messages — here's how to try it
Apple has introduced built-in drawing tools to iOS 27 Messages, allowing users to sketch and send handwritten notes directly inside their chats. This feature is currently available in the iOS 27 beta and can be accessed by enrolling in the Apple Developer Program or by updating to the latest beta. The drawing tool responds naturally to pressure and movement, making sketches feel smooth and precise, especially with Apple Pencil support on iPad.
- ▪The iOS 27 Messages app now features built-in drawing tools that let users sketch and send handwritten notes.
- ▪To access the drawing feature, users need to be on the iOS 27 developer beta, which can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Program website.
- ▪The drawing tool supports Apple Pencil on iPad, providing accuracy that finger-drawing can't match.
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Phones iPhones Apple finally brings built-in drawing tools to iOS 27 Messages — here's how to try it How To By Kaycee Hill published 17 June 2026 Turn your texts into a canvas with the new iOS 27 Messages drawing feature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: John Velasco / Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Emojis and standard text are fine, but sometimes a conversation calls for a personal touch.
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