Apple adds Siri mode to iPhone Camera in iOS 27 beta

Apple has integrated its new Siri AI directly into the iPhone's Camera app, the company announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference this week. The update, part of the upcoming iOS 27 operating system, introduces a dedicated "Siri mode" that allows users to get information and perform actions based on what their camera sees.

The new mode, accessible by swiping through the camera's mode selector, uses Siri's enhanced visual intelligence capabilities. Users can point their camera at an object, tap the shutter button, and receive contextual information. Apple demonstrated the feature identifying plants and landmarks, providing nutritional insights for food, and even calculating bill splits among friends using Apple Cash. Follow-up questions can be asked for more detailed responses. The company emphasized that these visual queries are processed using its Private Cloud Compute system to protect user data.

Beyond the headline AI feature, the iOS 27 Camera app receives several interface refinements following a major overhaul in iOS 26. The quick-access settings for options like flash and night mode have been moved to the top center of the screen. A more comprehensive grid of...