iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime Features
iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime FeaturesTuesday July 28, 2026 3:36 PM PDT by Juli CloverThe Phone and FaceTime apps didn't get as many new features as some of Apple's other apps, but there are a handful of capabilities that add utility and convenience. Phone App The Phone app has one major update, and that's Call Context. When you call a company, the Phone app can surface relevant information from the Mail app.
- ▪iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime FeaturesTuesday July 28, 2026 3:36 PM PDT by Juli CloverThe Phone and FaceTime apps didn't get as many new features as some of Apple's other apps, but there are a handful of capabilities that add utili
- ▪Phone App The Phone app has one major update, and that's Call Context.
- ▪When you call a company, the Phone app can surface relevant information from the Mail app.
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iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime FeaturesTuesday July 28, 2026 3:36 PM PDT by Juli CloverThe Phone and FaceTime apps didn't get as many new features as some of Apple's other apps, but there are a handful of capabilities that add utility and convenience. Phone App The Phone app has one major update, and that's Call Context. When you call a company, the Phone app can surface relevant information from the Mail app. If you call an airline, it might show your confirmation code for an upcoming flight, or your reservation code if you're calling a hotel. It doesn't listen to what you're saying, but instead looks at the number you're calling and links it to details in the Mail app.
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