13 most underrated iOS 27 features you need to know

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The new Siri AI took up most of the breathing room at WWDC 2026, but iOS 27 isn't just about AI. I've dug through Apple's listed improvements for the iPhone operating system and found 13 underrated features that you may have missed.Some of these features are major improvements to performance while others are brand new tools like AirPods EQ. Here are my 13 underrated iOS 27 features (so far).AirPods EQ

(Image credit: Apple)Apple is finally bring customizable EQ settings to your AirPods. It should be supported by the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2, as well as AirPods 4. It will likely feature in the AirPods Max 2. You can control the lows, mids and highs in real time just by using your finger.AirDrop transfers get a speed boost

(Image credit: Apple)Sick of slow AirDrops? With iOS 27, AirDrop transfers are now much quicker. According to Apple, transfers of photos or files between devices will be up to 80% faster, though presumably the other device will need to be running iOS 27, macOS 27 or iPadOS 27.Liquid Glass now has a slider

(Image credit: Apple)Liquid Glass was a somewhat controversial addition to iOS last year, and Apple seems aware of that. With iOS 27, Apple adds a new set of refinements for Liquid Glass.It's been adjusted to improve readability, but also there's a new system-wide slider to alter how transparent the effects actually are. Liquid Glass also gets a new layered effect, which gives icons a more 3D look.FaceTime Dual Capture