5 things I already love from the iOS 27 beta
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- iOS 27 developer beta introduces several refinements, with notable improvements in user interface elements and customization options, although the new Siri AI is not yet available to all users.
- The Liquid Glass opacity slider allows users to adjust the transparency of interface elements like tab bars, enhancing visibility and personalization.
- App icons have received subtle design upgrades, including color tweaks and added textures, resulting in a more polished appearance.
- Users can now set independent volume levels for ringtones, alarms, timers, and system sounds, providing greater control over audio settings.
- Extra large widgets, spanning nearly an entire home screen, offer expanded space for viewing calendars or to-do lists, while the Lock Screen now allows smaller time display next to the date to reduce clutter and showcase wallpapers better.