iOS 27 Messages app: AI summaries, smarter replies and RCS upgrades coming to iPhone

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 is expected to introduce a redesigned Messages app with artificial intelligence-powered features, improved messaging tools and enhanced support for conversations with Android users, according to reports. The update includes AI-generated message summaries, one-tap suggestions, message drafting in a user's writing style and the ability to disable speech-to-text.

The features were announced during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last month. While iOS 27 is scheduled for public release in September, users enrolled in Apple's Beta Software Program can access the update early through beta testing.

AI-powered message previews and smart suggestions

Powered by Siri AI and Apple Intelligence, the updated Messages app can generate previews of lengthy text messages, allowing users to quickly understand conversations without reading every message.


The app also introduces one-tap suggestions based on the content of conversations. Users can call someone mentioned in a chat, create Calendar events from plans discussed in messages, add notes to the Notes app, send emails through Mail, save shared photos or capture and send images directly from the conversation.

These suggestions appear beneath relevant messages or above the keyboard while typing a reply.

Siri AI can draft messages in a user's writing style

Apple has also expanded Siri's capabilities to help compose text messages based on a user's previous conversations with a specific recipient.

According to Apple, Siri AI can recognise a user's writing style and generate messages that reflect the tone and communication patterns typically used with that contact.

RCS upgrades improve chats with Android users

The Messages app now supports the RCS 2.7 standard, bringing new capabilities to conversations between iPhone and non-iPhone users.

The update introduces inline replies, message reactions displayed as emojis instead of text notifications, the ability to edit and delete messages, and improved compatibility for richer messaging across platforms.

Drawing tools come to Messages

iOS 27 adds a dedicated Drawing feature within the Messages app, allowing users to create and send digital sketches using tools already available in the Notes app.

Users can draw with markers and highlighters, while also adding text, shapes, stickers and signatures before sending their creations.

Apple's earlier Digital Touch feature, introduced in 2014 for sending animated sketches, taps and kisses, will continue to be available alongside the new drawing tools.

New progress bar for sending messages

Apple has redesigned the message sending interface by relocating the progress bar.

Previously displayed beneath the recipient's name, the progress indicator will now appear directly beneath the item being sent, including messages, photos and voice memos.

Users can disable speech-to-text button

iOS 27 also gives users the option to remove the speech-to-text button from the Messages text field.

To disable the feature, users can open the Settings app, navigate to Apps, select Messages, tap Show in Text Field, and choose None.