Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Apple announced a range of new features across its services ecosystem as part of its 2027 software releases, introducing artificial intelligence-powered enhancements to Maps, Wallet, Find My, Podcasts, iCloud and Fitness Plus.
The company said the updates are designed to make everyday experiences more useful, intelligent and convenient for users across its devices.
Announcing the new features, Eddy Cue said the company is focused on bringing powerful new capabilities to hundreds of millions of users through its services platform.
Among the major updates, Apple Maps is set to receive an enhanced Flyover experience that combines aerial imagery with artificial intelligence to offer more detailed and realistic views of selected cities around the world.
The feature is intended to help users explore destinations virtually, whether they are planning a trip or simply discovering new places.
Apple is also introducing local lists in maps for users in the United States. The feature will surface curated collections of places based on local trends and insights, helping users discover popular restaurants, family-friendly attractions and other destinations.
The company said the recommendations are generated with privacy protections and are not linked to individual users.
The Find My service is gaining new location-sharing controls that will allow users to share their location for a specific number of minutes, hours or days, or until a chosen date and time.
