Apple iOS 27 Beta Adds Birthday Alerts with Fireworks to Phone App
Apple's latest iOS 27 beta introduces a dynamic birthday reminder feature in the built-in Phone app. When users make or receive calls, the app automatically checks the contact's stored card for a birthday matching the current date. If found, a notification banner with fireworks animation appears, and tapping it opens the full contact card.
Apple has added a dynamic birthday reminder feature to the built-in Phone app in the latest iOS 27 beta version. When a user places or receives a call, the app automatically retrieves the other party's personal contact card stored in Contacts. If the system detects that the card contains a birthday matching the current day, the iPhone screen displays a notification banner accompanied by a dynamic fireworks effect.
The banner is labeled "Birthday - from Contacts" to clearly indicate the data source. Tapping the banner automatically directs the user to the full contact card page for further confirmation. This feature relies on existing local contact data and presents the birthday reminder during calls without requiring additional internet access or permissions.