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iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite
9to5mac.com • • technology
Key Points:
- iOS 27 introduces a new Phone app feature called Call Context, which automatically displays relevant information on-screen during calls with businesses, enhancing the user experience.
- Call Context pulls data from various apps, such as showing confirmation codes from Mail when calling an airline, making it easier to reference important details without leaving the call.
- Early beta users report that Call Context intelligently surfaces multiple pieces of related information, such as flight details from Southwest Airlines, and can even read confirmation numbers aloud.
- The feature is currently available only in English and supported on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models compatible with Apple Intelligence.
- Call Context builds on previous iOS 26 Phone app improvements like Call Screening and Hold Assist, aiming to make business calls more efficient and user-friendly.
