Every year, Apple loads its latest iOS update with flashy upgrades, AI features, and revamped menus. But often, the changes that actually improve your daily routine are subtle, one-off adjustments buried right beneath your fingertips.
While the main features get the most attention, there’s one smaller addition to iOS 27 in particular that you’ll likely use dozens of times a day: we Finally Have a dedicated paste shortcut built right into the top row of your keyboard.
How the new paste shortcut works
Historically, copying and pasting on an iPhone required a series of clumsy clicks. You would copy a link, image, or snippet of text, switch to another app, tap in an empty field, wait for the little context menu to appear, and hit Paste.
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iOS 27 removes these extra steps entirely. Now, every time you copy text, a URL, or a photo to your clipboard and open a new text box in another app, a smart suggestion automatically appears in the bar just above your keyboard.
The shortcut even displays a quick preview, displaying a short snippet of text or a small image thumbnail, so you always know exactly what you’re about to paste before you hit Send.
Why it makes everyday phone use much faster
Whether you’re sending a tracking number, saving a web link, or sharing a photo, this little shortcut saves you a lot of time. This makes copying and pasting completely simple.
One thing to keep in mind, though, is that this clipboard integration appears to be an iPhone-to-iPhone advantage. In my own testing, copying text or media to an Android user did not trigger the quick paste suggestion.
The feature is enabled automatically on iOS 27, so as long as your device is updated, the paste bar will appear the next time you copy an item and tap in any compatible text box on your iPhone.
Have you tried the new Paste keyboard shortcut in iOS 27 yet? Let us know if this saves you time in the comments below!
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