Playground is going downhill

I just upgraded to IOS27, iphone17. I used to like playground when it first came out, it generates cute animations with features much aligned to the original picture. Now it just generates something that it "thinks" should be. Why do Apple turn a good playful software to another junk?

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 27

Posted on Sep 27, 2026 6:01 AM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2026 6:24 AM

Apple runs beta versions of new software which users can try out and give feedback. If you've got a secondary Apple device then maybe you could take part in future. You should really run beta on a secondary device, not your main one, in case you lose data. Have a look at the following website and do a bit of web research to see if it's for you


Apple Beta Software Programme


In the meantime you can give Apple your feedback on Playground here


Product Feedback - Apple


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Sep 27, 2026 6:24 AM in response to WildJudy

Apple runs beta versions of new software which users can try out and give feedback. If you've got a secondary Apple device then maybe you could take part in future. You should really run beta on a secondary device, not your main one, in case you lose data. Have a look at the following website and do a bit of web research to see if it's for you


Apple Beta Software Programme


In the meantime you can give Apple your feedback on Playground here


Product Feedback - Apple


Sep 28, 2026 8:52 AM in response to WildJudy

WildJudy wrote:
I just upgraded to IOS27, iphone17. I used to like playground when it first came out, it generates cute animations with features much aligned to the original picture. Now it just generates something that it "thinks" should be. Why do Apple turn a good playful software to another junk?

You can still do that. After you tap the "+" to create a new image, tap the Style dropdown in the upper-right corner. Select whichever you prefer.

Playground is going downhill

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