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Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 18
Apple Adds 3 AI Photo Editing Tools to iOS 27 Photos
Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 18

Apple Adds 3 AI Photo Editing Tools to iOS 27 Photos

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 18

Summary

  • iOS 27 adds three Apple Intelligence editing tools in Photos—Reframe, Extend and an upgraded Cleanup—now available in the beta on iPhone.
  • Reframe shifts a photo’s perspective and generates new edge content, while Extend adds space around the frame to fix tight crops or help level tilted horizons.
  • Cleanup now removes unwanted objects more accurately in complex scenes, using improved background recognition to fill gaps with matching detail.
  • The update targets common shooting mistakes that previously required separate editing apps or manual retouching, folding those fixes directly into Apple’s default Photos workflow.

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