Apple plans to include three major iPhone features in iOS 27.3, due next month, according to U.S. tech media reporting on Nov. 9. The update centers on a redesigned Health app, a new Apple Music social feature called Selfie Sing, and expanded StandBy mode options.
iOS 27.3 revamps the Health app
The most significant change in iOS 27.3 is a redesign of the Health app for iPhones that support Apple Intelligence. The app will gain Insights and Longevity tabs that provide personalized recommendations based on a user’s health status. It will also include educational videos featuring clinical experts, at-home motion assessments using the iPhone camera, and tools for ordering tests and keeping records. The Health app had appeared in the iOS 27.2 beta but was dropped before that release; Apple previously said the app would return within the year, and its reappearance is now confirmed in iOS 27.3.
Selfie Sing adds a social layer to Apple Music
Apple Music will add Selfie Sing, which combines the iPhone camera with Apple Music’s lyrics feature so users can create singing videos. Lyrics are shown beneath the camera video to allow quick sing-along clips that can be shared on social platforms. The reporting noted the feature appears clearly aimed at social platforms like TikTok and described it as a rare, social-focused push from Apple intended to expand music listening into a create-and-share experience.
StandBy features expand beyond iPhone Duo
StandBy mode will be expanded in iOS 27.3, with some features previously limited to iPhone Duo extended to all iPhones. New weather and calendar screens will be added, and users will gain broader color and detail options for analog and digital clock screens. On the photo screen, users will be able to choose a shared album directly. Face management will change so users can create multiple versions of each screen layout and switch between them with a swipe; this is not new for existing iPhone Duo users but will be made available to more iPhone models with the update.
Observers see iOS 27.3 as more than a set of incremental features: the update strengthens personalization and everyday functionality in health, adds content-sharing elements to Apple Music, and brings device-exclusive StandBy features to more iPhones. Which iPhone models support which features is expected to be a key point of attention when the update is officially rolled out next month.
