Apple talked a lot about its brand-new AI-powered Siri during its iOS 27 unveiling at its WWDC keynote, but the update also adds many small new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience.
Buried among all these improvements is a specific feature that Apple quietly introduced with iOS 27 and is already my favorite: the ability to paste copied content directly from the keyboard. And honestly, it’s kind of shocking that this took so long.
For years, copying and pasting on the iPhone has felt unnecessarily clunky. Now Apple is finally catching up with a small improvement that really makes a big difference in productivity.
If you copy text or an image in iOS 27, the keyboard now shows a dedicated paste suggestion right above the keys where text suggestions usually appear. Instead of long-pressing a text field and hunting for the Paste option, you can simply tap the new button instantly. It also works for quickly sharing a screenshot with someone, which is quite useful. That may sound a tiny improvement, but it removes one of those annoyingly repetitive interactions people do dozens of times every day.
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Android keyboards like Gboard have supported clipboard suggestions and quick paste shortcuts for years. On many Android phones, copied content automatically appears above the keyboard so users can paste it instantly. It’s one of those features you stop thinking about once you have it.
Yes, iOS already has other text management features that are great. Universal Clipboard is a great example, since it lets you copy and paste between your Apple devices wirelessly. Still, the copy-and-paste process felt really outdated.
And after using Android devices with Gboard over the years, going back to the iPhone always made copy-and-paste feel slower than it should. That’s why this iOS 27 change matters more than it sounds.
Aside from how useful it is, what’s best about this feature is that it reflects a broader trend in iOS 27.
This year’s update isn’t really about dramatic redesigns or overwhelming users with features they probably won’t use. Instead, Apple seems focused on refining everyday interactions.
The company improved performance across the system, sped up animations, rebuilt search experiences, and made older iPhones feel faster again. The new paste button fits perfectly into that idea. And honestly, those are often the best kinds of software updates.
iOS 27 is available now as a developer beta, with a public beta to arrive next month. The official release will land on iPhones this fall.