Katarzyna Petru
The upcoming iOS 27 could be one of the more practical updates in recent years. While most of the attention is focused on the development of artificial intelligence and the overhaul of Siri, Apple is reportedly also working on optimising the system itself. The aim is to simplify the code and improve efficiency. The company wants to slim down the system, which has accumulated layers of features and fixes over the years. If the plan succeeds, users may notice not only smoother performance but also a real increase in battery life. This is a change that will affect millions of iPhone owners, not just those with new models.
Organisation in the system and greater efficiency
According to reports, a project internally referred to as “Rave” involves rewriting parts of existing functions and removing outdated code fragments. Engineers are focusing on the stability and optimisation of system applications. This approach is compared to the strategy that Apple once used with macOS during the “Snow Leopard” days – less flash, more refinement of the foundations. The result should be a more responsive system and better management of background processes. This is often where battery energy "escapes".
Battery will benefit from software
Instead of increasing the capacity of batteries, Apple is focusing on smarter energy management. Better control over background tasks and optimisation of CPU loads can extend daily usage time without the need for hardware changes. This is particularly important in the context of increasing demands related to AI.
Advanced features based on artificial intelligence can tax the system, which is why the parallel "cleaning" of iOS is meant to prepare the ground for more advanced solutions without negatively impacting performance or battery.
Strategic moment for Apple
The launch of iOS 27 coincides with plans to introduce new categories of hardware, including devices with flexible screens. A stable and optimised system will be crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the new products. Apple also needs to prove that it can develop AI without sacrificing the quality and reliability for which its ecosystem is famous.
iOS 27 may not bring a visual revolution, but it could potentially offer something more valuable – better performance and longer battery life. If Apple successfully streamlines the system and improves energy management, users will gain more polished and durable iPhones. Time will tell if the optimisation proves to be as important as the development of AI.
Source: Bloomberg
