iOS 27 hands-on: the iPhone update I have been waiting for

After spending time with the iOS 27 beta, I think Apple finally fixed almost everything people complained about with iOS 26. Here are my first impressions of the iPhone update worth getting excited about.

Waze is catching up on traffic lights, just not for everyone yet

Waze is starting to show traffic lights during navigation, but the rollout remains uneven. The feature helps the app catch up to Google Maps and Apple Maps, though many drivers still can’t access it.

‘Siri’s not up for that’ — Apple explains why the new Siri AI won’t become your romantic partner, in a subtle dig at ChatGPT

Siri’s AI overhaul is apparently different from rival services, with two Apple execs claiming that it won’t date you, but will instead protect your privacy.

WhatsApp’s new iPhone update makes juggling two accounts much less annoying

WhatsApp is rolling out multiple accounts on iPhone, letting users add a second number in the main app while keeping chats, calls, notifications, and settings separate.

Apple comes out clear on Siri AI acting as your romantic partner. It’s a No

Apple says Siri AI is designed to help users get things done, not become an AI girlfriend, boyfriend, therapist, or engagement machine.

Here are 21 new features in iOS 27 that Apple didn’t have time to mention during its WWDC 2026 keynote

iOS 27 is going to bring more updates than you might think when it starts rolling out in a few months.

Cash App now doubles as a phone carrier with a $40 unlimited plan

Cash App Mobile gives select users a $40 unlimited 5G phone plan with talk, text, hotspot data, and AT&T network coverage built into the app.

I hope these 4 Galaxy S26 Ultra software features make their way to the Galaxy A57 and more affordable Samsung phones soon

I’ve used the Samsung Galaxy A57 and S26 Ultra — here are four features of the latter that I hope come to the former soon.