Apple has announced AI-powered upgrades for Maps, Wallet, and Find My as part of its 2027 software releases. New features include enhanced Flyover views in Maps, AI-based bill splitting in Apple Wallet, advanced location-sharing controls in Find My, and a unified Find My app on Apple Watch.
Key Highlights Box
- Apple introduces AI-powered features across Maps, Wallet, Find My, Podcasts, iCloud, and Fitness+.
- Maps gets enhanced Flyover views with AI-generated city imagery.
- New Local Lists feature helps users discover popular places in the US.
- Find My gains flexible location-sharing controls and temporary sharing pauses.
- Apple Watch receives a unified Find My application.
- Apple Wallet introduces AI-powered receipt scanning and bill splitting via Apple Cash.
- Apple says all features are designed with privacy protections.
New Delhi, June 9: Apple on Tuesday announced a broad set of artificial intelligence-powered enhancements across its services, detailing features set to arrive with its 2027 software updates. The upgrades target Apple Maps, Wallet, Find My, Podcasts, iCloud and Fitness+, and are designed to make everyday tasks more useful, intelligent and convenient across Apple devices.
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Eddy Cue, who oversees Apple’s services portfolio, said the company is focused on bringing powerful new capabilities to hundreds of millions of users through an integrated services platform. The latest slate leans on Apple Intelligence to add context-aware features while maintaining privacy protections, the company noted.
Among the headline updates, Apple Maps will gain an enhanced Flyover experience that combines aerial imagery with AI to deliver more detailed and realistic views of select cities worldwide. The feature is intended to help users explore destinations virtually—useful both for planning trips and discovering new places.
Maps is also introducing Local Lists for users in the United States, surfacing curated collections based on local trends and insights. These lists aim to help people find popular restaurants, family-friendly attractions and other noteworthy spots. Apple said recommendations are generated with privacy safeguards and are not linked to individual users.
Find My is being reworked to provide more granular control over location sharing. Users will be able to share their location for a specific duration—minutes, hours or days—or until a chosen date and time. There is also an option to temporarily pause sharing for selected contacts until the end of the day, a feature Apple says can be helpful when attending events, travelling with friends or planning surprises.
On Apple Watch, the company is consolidating the separate Find Devices, Find Items and Find People apps into a single unified Find My application. The redesigned, map-focused interface integrates tools such as directions, sound alerts, contact information and Precision Finding support for compatible devices, including paired iPhones, AirTags and AirPods.
Apple Wallet is set for a notable upgrade with AI-powered bill splitting via Apple Cash. Using Apple Intelligence, users can scan receipts with an iPhone camera or upload photos of bills to automatically calculate and divide expenses among friends. The system can identify individual items on a receipt, factor in taxes and tips, and allocate each person’s share, enabling direct settlement through Apple Cash.
Beyond these marquee changes, Apple said updates are also coming to Podcasts, iCloud and Fitness+, though details were not fully elaborated. Together, the additions indicate a broader strategy to embed practical AI into core services while retaining an emphasis on user privacy and control.
The 2027 services updates underscore Apple’s push to enhance everyday experiences within its ecosystem. With more immersive navigation, smarter recommendations, refined location sharing and automated money management, the company is positioning AI as a behind-the-scenes assistant rather than a standalone feature.
FAQ Section
Q1. What is the new AI feature in Apple Wallet?
Apple Wallet can now scan receipts and automatically split bills among friends using Apple Intelligence and Apple Cash.
Q2. What improvements are coming to Apple Maps?
Apple Maps is receiving an enhanced Flyover experience with AI-generated aerial imagery and Local Lists for discovering popular destinations.
Q3. What changes are being made to Find My?
Find My will offer flexible location-sharing durations, temporary sharing pauses, and a unified app on Apple Watch.
Q4. Will the Local Lists feature be available globally?
At launch, Apple said Local Lists will be available for users in the United States.
Q5. Does Apple use personal data for recommendations?
Apple states that recommendations are generated with privacy protections and are not linked to individual users.
