Summer Apps Roundup - From Wildfire Alerts to AI-Powered Photo Editing

The summer months bring a predictable surge in outdoor activities, travel, and photo-taking, and the hosts of iOS Today dedicate an episode to the apps that can make that season smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. Micah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard walk through a curated list of tools, from the obvious to the niche, with a consistent emphasis on practical utility, safety, and getting the most out of Apple’s built-in software before reaching for third-party options.

The Photos App as a Summer Command Center

Rosemary kicks off the roundup not with a third-party download, but with the built-in Photos app, arguing that summer is the season when people take the most photos and videos, and the native editing tools are more capable than many users realize. She demonstrates how to apply filters, adjust exposure and brilliance, crop, and even change a Live Photo into a loop or bounce effect. A notable upcoming feature in iOS 27 is the ability to retroactively reframe a photo to change the point of view, which she says will let users “get down on his level” after the fact. For videos, she shows how to adjust contrast and apply filters, and she emphasizes that any edit can be undone by tapping the three dots and selecting “Revert to Original.” The key takeaway: before buying a dedicated editing app, users should explore what Photos already offers, including shared albums for group